Rates on accommodations will start to fall in mid-August through late October. The summer heat subsides in late September and the humidity becomes quite tolerable. This is a favorite time of year for many visitors to Destin. Daytime temperatures are usually in the mid-seventies. Nights are delightfully cool and crisp. This wonderful weather lasts until early December which truly invigorates the soul. The water temperatures remain warm enough to go swimming until almost Thanksgiving.
The crowds who start arriving by Memorial Day usually leave before Labor Day due to early school starts which means the beaches are less populated. Fall is also the time to enjoy Oktoberfest celebrations, beer fests, and art shows. The famous Destin Fishing Rodeo goes on throughout October with daily weigh-ins down on the Destin docks and cash prize awards at the end of the month. The Destin Seafood Festival occurs at this time of year for three days with tons of fresh seafood, beer, wine, and musical entertainment performed on various stages throughout the area.