When to See Manatees?

The peak season for observing manatees is November through April, and the local manatee population swells to its largest size between December and February. You can spot manatees in our waterways all year round, but the population is much smaller during the summer months.

What time of year can you see manatees in Florida?

Manatees roam the waters of Florida from April through October -- but when things get a bit chilly, they head to places like freshwater Florida springs, where the temperatures remain constant throughout the year.

What time of day is best to see manatees?

Best time of day to swim with manatees

And the best time of day to join the manatees is the early morning. It has been said that the best day to see manatees would be early morning of the coldest day of the year. Another good reason for an early excursion to see the manatees is that there are fewer people around.