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Bahia Honda & the Lower Keys in August
Bahia Honda & the Lower Keys's warmest month brings highs averaging 86°F (30°C), lows of 84°F (29°C) and about 6.0 in (153 mm) of rain.
Its comfort score of 62/100 is still Good, though it ranks 11th of 12 here.
- Avg high
- 86°F (30°C)
- Avg low
- 84°F (29°C)
- Rain
- 6.0 in (153 mm)
- Humidity
- 75%
- Cloud cover
- 58%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 52 min
- Comfort score
- 62/100 · Good
What August feels like
Days are warm, averaging 86°F (30°C).
Nights stay warm too, with lows averaging 84°F (29°C).
Humidity averages 75%, so the air feels sticky and the heat feels stronger than the thermometer says.
Expect regular rain: about 6.0 in (153 mm) falls in the month.
Plan around August
August is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are November – April.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, July – September.
- Comfort slips from 65/100 in July to 62/100.
- Our Key West New Year's Eve route is planned for Dec 30 – Jan 1, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — August falls outside it.
What to pack for August
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 86°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Quick-dry fabrics75% average humidity
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoes6.0 in of rain on average
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Bahia Honda & the Lower Keys in August
With 6.0 in of rain, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
No Name Pub
A pizza and beer stop on a back road of Big Pine Key, its walls covered in signed dollar bills.
Why now A sit-down stop to wait out showers in a month with 6.0 in of rain.
Old Bahia Honda Bridge
A section of Flagler's 1912 railroad bridge inside the park, with a walkway on top that looks over the channel.
Looe Key Reef
A shallow coral reef in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, reached by snorkel boats from Big Pine and Ramrod Key.
Old Seven Mile Bridge
A 2.2-mile walk or bike ride on the restored old bridge from Marathon out to Pigeon Key.
Nearby in August
- Key West in August~33 mi · highs 86°F, 6.1 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Everglades in August~49 mi · highs 87°F, 7.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Key Largo in August~59 mi · highs 86°F, 7.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Miami in August~101 mi · highs 86°F, 7.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
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.
Bahia Honda & the Lower Keys in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Bahia Honda & the Lower Keys?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 62/100, held back mainly by rain. The best months are November – April. Expect highs of 86°F (30°C) and 6.0 in (153 mm) of rain.
How hot is Bahia Honda & the Lower Keys in August?
Average highs are 86°F (30°C) and average lows 84°F (29°C), making it the warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Bahia Honda & the Lower Keys in August?
Yes: about 6.0 in (153 mm) of rain falls across August on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 40.5 in (1028 mm).
What should I pack for Bahia Honda & the Lower Keys in August?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 86°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), quick-dry fabrics (75% average humidity), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (6.0 in of rain on average) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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