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Key West in July

One of the best months — score 87 of 100

Typical July days in Key West reach about 90°F with nights near 81°F. It falls inside Atlantic hurricane season (June 1–November 30) on the calendar.

Season note: July falls in Atlantic hurricane season (June 1–November 30). That is climatology, not a forecast — but it is the one risk the averages cannot show.

What to pack for Key West in July

• A waterproof shell — rain falls on about 12 days in a typical July.
• Breathable clothes, a hat, and sunscreen — typical afternoons reach about 90°F.
• Pace the midday hours — about 18 days in a typical July reach 90°F.
• Swimsuit, sandals, and reef-safe sunscreen.

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July vs. the alternatives

The whole year in Key West

Averages are the 1991–2020 climate normals (NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information) for the station named on each page. Rain days = days with at least 0.01 in of precipitation. Daylight is computed for the middle of the month.