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Miami in July
Little changes in Miami from June: highs stay near 85°F (30°C), lows near 82°F (28°C), and about 6.5 in (165 mm) of rain falls.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 60/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 85°F (30°C)
- Avg low
- 82°F (28°C)
- Rain
- 6.5 in (165 mm)
- Humidity
- 76%
- Cloud cover
- 62%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 28 min
- Comfort score
- 60/100 · Good
What July feels like
Highs settle around 85°F (30°C), warm enough for short sleeves.
Even at night it stays warm, around 82°F (28°C).
Humidity averages 76%, so the air feels sticky and the heat feels stronger than the thermometer says.
Expect regular rain: about 6.5 in (165 mm) falls in the month.
Plan around July
July sits mid-table; the best months are November – April.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, June – August.
- Comfort improves from 55/100 in June to 60/100.
- Our Florida Keys Adventure route recommends Dec – May, so July falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for July
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 85°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Quick-dry fabrics76% average humidity
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoes6.5 in of rain on average
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Miami in July
Wet days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
1916 Italian Renaissance-style villa with formal gardens on Biscayne Bay.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop for a month with 6.5 in of rain.
Pérez Art Museum Miami
Modern and contemporary art on Biscayne Bay, with hanging gardens on the terrace.
Why now A good rainy-day backup in July.
Ball & Chain
Revived 1935 Calle Ocho bar with live Latin music and a pineapple-shaped stage.
Why now A sit-down stop to wait out showers in a month with 6.5 in of rain.
Versailles Restaurant
Landmark Cuban restaurant on Calle Ocho since 1971.
Why now Easy to slot in when July's rain moves in.
Art Deco Welcome Center
Base for guided walking tours of the 1930s pastel hotels along Ocean Drive.
Nearby in July
- Key Largo in July~49 mi · highs 86°F, 6.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Everglades in July~55 mi · highs 86°F, 7.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Bahia Honda & the Lower Keys in July~101 mi · highs 85°F, 5.1 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Key West in July~130 mi · highs 85°F, 5.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
These averages also cover Downtown Miami & Bayfront and South Beach.
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.
Miami in July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit Miami?
It's middling, scoring 60/100. The best months are November – April, at up to 90. Expect highs of 85°F (30°C) and 6.5 in (165 mm) of rain. Our Florida Keys Adventure route recommends Dec – May, so July is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Miami in July?
Average highs are 85°F (30°C) and average lows 82°F (28°C), making it the 2nd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Miami in July?
Yes: about 6.5 in (165 mm) of rain falls across July on average, the 4th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 52.2 in (1327 mm).
What should I pack for Miami in July?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 85°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), quick-dry fabrics (76% average humidity), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (6.5 in of rain on average) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Miami in July?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.