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Amelia Island in July
Amelia Island's warmest month brings highs averaging 84°F (29°C), lows of 79°F (26°C) and about 5.2 in (133 mm) of rain.
Its comfort score of 63/100 is still Good, though it ranks 11th of 12 here.
- Avg high
- 84°F (29°C)
- Avg low
- 79°F (26°C)
- Rain
- 5.2 in (133 mm)
- Humidity
- 82%
- Cloud cover
- 57%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 48 min
- Comfort score
- 63/100 · Good
What July feels like
Days are warm, averaging 84°F (29°C).
Nights stay warm too, with lows averaging 79°F (26°C).
Humidity averages 82%, so the air feels sticky and the heat feels stronger than the thermometer says.
Expect regular rain: about 5.2 in (133 mm) falls in the month.
Plan around July
July is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are February – May and November & December.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, June – August.
- Comfort holds steady from June (63 → 63/100).
- Our St. Augustine & Amelia Island route is planned for Late Nov – Jan, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — July falls outside it.
What to pack for July
- Light, breathable clothes84°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Quick-dry fabrics82% average humidity
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoesfrequent rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Amelia Island in July
Wet days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Amelia Island Museum of History
Island history from the Timucua to the shrimping era, housed in the old 1935 Nassau County jail.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop for a month with 5.2 in of rain.
Main Beach Park
Fernandina Beach's main public beach on the Atlantic, with a long boardwalk and wide, firm sand.
Fort Clinch State Park
Brick 19th-century fort at the island's north tip, with costumed garrison programs, beach and maritime-forest trails.
Egans Creek Greenway
About 300 acres of salt marsh and trails through the middle of the island, good for walking, cycling and wading birds.
Centre Street
Main street of Fernandina Beach's 50-block historic district, with Victorian brick storefronts running down to the harbor.
Nearby in July
- Jacksonville Beach in July~27 mi · highs 84°F, 5.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Downtown Jacksonville & Southbank in July~27 mi · highs 91°F, 6.2 in rain · 3°C (6°F) warmer by day, wetter
- St. Augustine in July~54 mi · highs 86°F, 6.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Savannah in July~100 mi · highs 91°F, 5.2 in rain · 4°C (6°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Amelia Island in July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit Amelia Island?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 63/100, held back mainly by humidity. The best months are February – May and November & December. Expect highs of 84°F (29°C) and 5.2 in (133 mm) of rain.
How hot is Amelia Island in July?
Average highs are 84°F (29°C) and average lows 79°F (26°C), making it the warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Amelia Island in July?
Yes: about 5.2 in (133 mm) of rain falls across July on average, the 4th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 46.6 in (1184 mm).
What should I pack for Amelia Island in July?
Bring light, breathable clothes (84°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), quick-dry fabrics (82% average humidity), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (frequent rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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Planning Amelia Island in July?
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