Thinking about going to the keys, when is a good time of year??

[formernuke]

I'm considering taking a trip to the keys to check out the reefs during winter months to get away from the cold weather (plus I can't stand the high heat and humidity during the summer). I was thinking feburary but my local shop said the winds during the feburary time would likely get me grounded and I would be wasting the hotel and airfare.

So when is a good time to dive the key reefs? If I do this it will be a dive trip 4-5 fives a day plan coming back to the hotel for food and sleep only

 

[sportxlh]

May to October are the best times in my experience. I've dove in the Keys from Dec to April, but it's always an iffy proposition because of the winds and marine conditions.

 

[Billy Northrup]

I've had decent weather over the winter, but sometimes the weather is nice but the boats don't roll because their isn't enough people. Rainbow generally has at least one boat go out to the shallows even on dead days