Best time to visit Busch Gardens Tampa
Crowd analysis from 221 days of historical data
Quietest months
August, February, September
Lower crowds mean shorter wait times
Busiest months
December, July, March
Expect longer queues and larger crowds
Monthly crowd levels
Jan
26%
Below Avg
Feb
18%
Low
Mar
35%
Below Avg
Apr
24%
Below Avg
May
26%
Below Avg
Jun
31%
Below Avg
Jul
38%
Below Avg
Aug
15%
Low
Sep
22%
Below Avg
Oct
22%
Below Avg
Nov
33%
Below Avg
Dec
42%
Average
Crowds by day of week
Mon
23%
Tue
24%
Wed
24%
Thu
22%
Fri
30%
Sat
44%
Sun
35%
Thursday tends to be the quietest day of the week.
Tips for your visit
Visit in quieter months
August and February typically see the lowest crowds at Busch Gardens Tampa.
Go on a Thursday
Thursdays tend to be the least crowded day of the week based on historical data.
Arrive early
The first 1-2 hours after opening typically have the shortest queues regardless of season.
Check before you go
Use the crowd calendar to check predicted levels for your specific date at Busch Gardens Tampa.
Crowd levels are based on historical data and may not reflect future conditions. Always check the official park website before visiting. Past patterns are used as guidance only.