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Key West in July
Little changes in Key West from June: highs stay near 85°F (30°C), lows near 84°F (29°C), and about 5.0 in (127 mm) of rain falls.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 66/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 85°F (30°C)
- Avg low
- 84°F (29°C)
- Rain
- 5.0 in (127 mm)
- Humidity
- 75%
- Cloud cover
- 59%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 23 min
- Comfort score
- 66/100 · Good
What July feels like
Days are warm, averaging 85°F (30°C).
Even at night it stays warm, around 84°F (29°C).
With 75% average humidity, it feels muggy.
Expect regular rain: about 5.0 in (127 mm) falls in 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 18.1 in (460 mm) in total.
- Comfort improves from 62/100 in June to 66/100.
- Our Miami Beach Getaway route recommends Nov – Apr, so July falls outside its suggested window.
- Our Florida Keys Adventure route recommends Dec – May, so July falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for July
- Light, breathable clothes85°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Quick-dry fabrics75% average humidity
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoes5.0 in of rain on average
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Key West in July
Wet days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
The Green Parrot Bar
Locals' bar since 1890 with live music most nights and no TV screens.
Why now A sit-down stop to wait out showers in a month with 5.0 in of rain.
Harry S. Truman Little White House
Truman's winter White House, shown on guided tours of the original rooms.
Southernmost Point Buoy
The painted buoy marking the southernmost point of the continental U.S.
Captain Tony's Saloon
The original Sloppy Joe's location (1930s), with a tree growing through the roof and live music.
Why now Easy to slot in when July's rain moves in.
Pepe's Cafe
Key West's oldest restaurant (1909), serving seafood and steaks under a backyard arbor.
Why now Keeps part of the day dry on wetter July days.
El Siboney
Cash-friendly Cuban restaurant serving roast pork and plantains in large portions.
Nearby in July
- Bahia Honda & the Lower Keys in July~33 mi · highs 85°F, 5.1 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Everglades in July~75 mi · highs 86°F, 7.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Key Largo in July~91 mi · highs 86°F, 6.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Miami in July~130 mi · highs 85°F, 6.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
These averages also cover Old Town & Duval Street.
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.
Key West in July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit Key West?
It's middling, scoring 66/100. The best months are November – April, at up to 93. Expect highs of 85°F (30°C) and 5.0 in (127 mm) of rain. Our Miami Beach Getaway route recommends Nov – Apr, so July is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Key West 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 Key West in July?
Yes: about 5.0 in (127 mm) of rain falls across July on average, the 4th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 41.5 in (1054 mm).
What should I pack for Key West in July?
Bring light, breathable clothes (85°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), quick-dry fabrics (75% average humidity), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (5.0 in of rain on average) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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