Mid-summer · Weather & things to do
Bahia Honda & the Lower Keys in July
Little changes in Bahia Honda & the Lower Keys from June: highs stay near 85°F (30°C), lows near 84°F (29°C), and about 5.1 in (129 mm) of rain falls.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 65/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 85°F (30°C)
- Avg low
- 84°F (29°C)
- Rain
- 5.1 in (129 mm)
- Humidity
- 76%
- Cloud cover
- 59%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 23 min
- Comfort score
- 65/100 · Good
What July feels like
Highs settle around 85°F (30°C), warm enough for short sleeves.
Even at night it stays warm, around 84°F (29°C).
With 76% average humidity, it feels muggy.
Rain is a real factor, with about 5.1 in (129 mm) across the month.
Plan around July
July sits mid-table; the best months are November – April.
- Start of the wettest three-month stretch (July – September), which brings about 17.7 in (449 mm) in total.
- Comfort holds steady from June (63 → 65/100).
- 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 — July falls outside it.
What to pack for July
- Light, breathable clothes85°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Quick-dry fabrics76% average humidity
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoesfrequent rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Bahia Honda & the Lower Keys in July
Wet days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
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 5.1 in of rain.
Blue Hole
A freshwater pond in an old quarry in the National Key Deer Refuge, where small Key deer and alligators are often seen.
Old Seven Mile Bridge
A 2.2-mile walk or bike ride on the restored old bridge from Marathon out to Pigeon Key.
Bahia Honda State Park
A wide sandy beach on clear, shallow water, about 40 miles up the Overseas Highway from Key West.
Nearby in July
- Key West in July~33 mi · highs 85°F, 5.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Everglades in July~49 mi · highs 86°F, 7.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Key Largo in July~59 mi · highs 86°F, 6.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Miami in July~101 mi · highs 85°F, 6.5 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 July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit Bahia Honda & the Lower Keys?
It's middling, scoring 65/100. The best months are November – April, at up to 93. Expect highs of 85°F (30°C) and 5.1 in (129 mm) of rain.
How hot is Bahia Honda & the Lower Keys in July?
Average highs are 85°F (30°C) and average lows 84°F (29°C), making it the 2nd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Bahia Honda & the Lower Keys in July?
Yes: about 5.1 in (129 mm) of rain falls across July on average, the 4th-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 July?
Bring light, breathable clothes (85°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), quick-dry fabrics (76% average humidity), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (frequent rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Bahia Honda & the Lower Keys
Planning Bahia Honda & the Lower Keys in July?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.