SeaWorld Orlando Weather

TodayFriday, October 16Poor afternoon

Rain from 10 AM to 11 AM and from 4 PM to 7 PM.

During opening hours (10 AM-7 PM): 79-88°F · 0.31 in

TomorrowSaturday, October 17Rainy day

Light rain from 10 AM to 6 PM.

During opening hours (9 AM-7 PM): 73-79°F · 0.22 in

  • Open today10 AM-7 PM
  • Next rainat 10 AM
  • Today's high88°
  • Sunset6:56 PM
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SeaWorld Orlando wait times now

Forecast for the park's exact location in Orlando, Florida, USA.

Poor afternoon

SeaWorld Orlando weather today

Rain from 10 AM to 11 AM and from 4 PM to 7 PM. Temperatures 79 to 88°F.

Will the rides be open today?

  • 10-11 rain, some closed
  • 11-16 all open
  • 16-19 rain, some closed

This is our estimate from the forecast: when there's lightning nearby or strong wind, parks shut tall outdoor rides for safety. The final call is always the park's.

Hour by hour, 10 AM to 7 PM

TimeWeatherTemperatureFeels likeRainWind
10 AMRain81°86°0.01 in, light4 mph
11 AMClear82°90°none4 mph
noonClear84°93°none2 mph
1 PMClear86°95°none2 mph
2 PMClear88°97°none2 mph
3 PMClear88°97°none2 mph
4 PMRain88°97°0.05 in, light2 mph
5 PMRain81°88°0.06 in, light6 mph
6 PMRain79°79°0.20 in, moderate7 mph
Rainy day

SeaWorld Orlando weather tomorrow

Light rain from 10 AM to 6 PM. Temperatures 73 to 79°F.

Hour by hour tomorrow

TimeWeatherTemperatureRainWind
9 AMCloudy75°none6 mph
10 AMRain77°0.01 in, light6 mph
11 AMRain79°0.03 in, light4 mph
noonRain75°0.04 in, light6 mph
1 PMRain75°0.05 in, light7 mph
2 PMRain75°0.05 in, light9 mph
3 PMRain73°0.04 in, light10 mph
4 PMRain73°0.01 in, light9 mph
5 PMRain73°0.01 in, light10 mph
6 PMCloudy73°none11 mph

SeaWorld Orlando 10-day forecast

The best days are Sunday, October 18, Tuesday, October 20, Wednesday, October 21. The rating only covers opening hours, so rain overnight won't spoil your day. Each day has a link to tickets for that date.

FriOct 1679°88°At risk0.31 inTickets
  • 10 AM81°0.01 in
  • 11 AM82°
  • noon84°
  • 1 PM86°
  • 2 PM88°
  • 3 PM88°
  • 4 PM88°0.05 in
  • 5 PM81°0.06 in
  • 6 PM79°0.20 in
SatOct 1773°79°Rain0.22 inTickets
  • 9 AM75°
  • 10 AM77°0.01 in
  • 11 AM79°0.03 in
  • noon75°0.04 in
  • 1 PM75°0.05 in
  • 2 PM75°0.05 in
  • 3 PM73°0.04 in
  • 4 PM73°0.01 in
  • 5 PM73°0.01 in
  • 6 PM73°
SunOct 1868°77°PerfectTickets
  • 9 AM68°
  • 10 AM72°
  • 11 AM73°
  • noon75°
  • 1 PM75°
  • 2 PM77°
  • 3 PM77°
  • 4 PM75°
  • 5 PM75°
  • 6 PM72°
MonOct 1966°75°GoodTickets
  • Morning68-75°Fnone
  • Afternoon66-75°Fnone
  • Evening61-66°Fnone
TueOct 2059°77°PerfectTickets
  • Morning59-75°Fnone
  • Afternoon66-77°Fnone
  • Evening61-66°Fnone
WedOct 2161°77°PerfectTickets
  • Morning61-75°Fnone
  • Afternoon68-77°Fnone
  • Evening63-68°Fnone
ThuOct 2261°75°GoodTickets
  • Morning61-75°Fnone
  • Afternoon72-75°Fnone
  • Evening64-72°Fnone
FriOct 2363°75°Good0.01 inTickets
  • Morning63-75°Fnone
  • Afternoon68-75°F0.01 in
  • Evening64-68°Fnone
SatOct 2464°77°Perfect0.01 inTickets
  • Morning64-75°F0.01 in
  • Afternoon70-77°F0.01 in
  • Evening63-70°Fnone
SunOct 2561°70°Unsettled0.02 inTickets
  • Morning61-70°Fnone
  • Afternoon68-70°F0.02 in

Today's and tomorrow's forecasts are accurate hour by hour. Up to day seven they're a reliable guide to the trend, and the last few days give a rough idea. Updated every 30 minutes.

SeaWorld Orlando in the rain: what stays open

SeaWorld Orlando usually stays open when it rains. Lightning, strong winds, heat, rain or snow can shut the rides for a while, and bad weather can also close the park early. For a downpour the park points to its covered spots: Expedition Odyssey Fire & Ice, the Antarctica Realm with its emperor penguins, the Nautilus and Seaport theaters and the enclosed Sky Tower capsule.

Indoor: open even when it rains

  • Expedition Odyssey Fire & Icesimulator ride and Arctic animals
  • Sky Towerenclosed observation capsule
  • Antarctica Realmemperor penguin habitat
  • Nautilus Theaterindoor shows
  • Seaport Theaterindoor shows

Outdoor: first to close in storms and high winds

  • Mako®200-foot hyper coaster, up to 73 mph
  • Kraken®floorless coaster over 150 feet tall
  • Mantaflying coaster, you ride face down
  • Pipeline: The Surf Coastersurf coaster launching 110 feet up at 60 mph
  • Ice Breakerlaunch coaster with a 93-foot spike

These are the tall, exposed rides, the most vulnerable to lightning and wind. It's up to the park when to stop them.

What the SeaWorld Orlando park rules say

Not in cash: tickets are nonrefundable. Under the Weather-or-Not Assurance you can request a free return visit if bad weather closes the park early or shuts the rides for over 60 minutes, or if the heat index hits 110°F; apply at Guest Relations or online within one week.

SeaWorld Orlando usually remains open even when the weather isn’t cooperating, and we have lots of awesome ways for you and your family to have fun while it passes. Still, you never know when thunder and lightning, hail, or even a hurricane might unexpectedly land and ruin your good time. [...] This program guarantees the value of your park admission and applies year-round, covering weather events such as rain, lightning, extreme heat, wind, snow, hail and more. For example, If during your park visit: Inclement weather causes early closure or negatively impacts the park’s operating hours. Rides are closed for over 60 minutes due to lightning, strong winds, heat, rain or snow. If park temperatures reach a heat index of 110 degrees or above.

Sources: seaworld.com, seaworld.com

When to go: the weather month by month

The driest month of the season is April.

01020JanFebMarApr5.7MayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Days with at least 0.04 in of rain, 2006-2025 average from the Orlando 12.0 S weather station, 4 miles from the park. Source: NOAA NCEI GHCN-Daily, license Public domain (US Government work).
MonthTemperaturesRainy days
January72°6.5
February77°4.6
March81°3.9
April84°5.7
May90°8
June91°14.7
July93°16.2
August93°14.7
September90°13.2
October86°7.7
November79°5.7
December75°4.3

Good to know

Where
Orlando, Florida, USA
Rides and attractions
20

Getting to SeaWorld Orlando

By car: Take I-4 to exit 71, the SeaWorld exit, from the Tampa side, or exit 72 onto the Beachline (FL-528) and then exit 1 for International Drive from downtown Orlando; general parking starts at $37 plus tax when you buy online.

By public transport: By public transportation, LYNX bus route 50, which runs between the Disney area and downtown Orlando, stops near SeaWorld; otherwise use the airport shuttle service, a taxi or a rideshare.

FAQ

Ask the SeaWorld Orlando forecast

What's the weather like at SeaWorld Orlando today?

Rain from 10 AM to 11 AM and from 4 PM to 7 PM. During opening hours 79 to 88°F.

What's the weather forecast for SeaWorld Orlando this weekend?

Saturday, October 17: rainy day. Sunday, October 18: perfect day. The rating only looks at opening hours and updates every 30 minutes.

Does SeaWorld Orlando close when it rains?

Rarely: the park says it usually stays open even when the weather turns. Lightning, strong winds or heavy rain can close rides, and severe weather can mean an early closing.

Do I get a refund if it rains?

Not in cash: tickets are nonrefundable. Under the Weather-or-Not Assurance you can request a free return visit if bad weather closes the park early or shuts the rides for over 60 minutes, or if the heat index hits 110°F; apply at Guest Relations or online within one week.

Is there a 14-day weather forecast for SeaWorld Orlando?

Reliable forecasts go out to about 10 days, so this page shows the next 10: hour by hour for today and tomorrow, and as a trend from day four. To pick a month, see the chart of rainy days month by month.

How reliable is the 10-day forecast?

For today and tomorrow it's accurate hour by hour. From day three to day seven it's a reliable guide to the trend, while the last few days only give a rough idea, so check again on the morning you go.

Where does this data come from?

The forecast comes from MET Norway, the Norwegian Meteorological Institute. It's calculated for the park's exact coordinates and updated every 30 minutes.