Month guide · Key West · United States
Key West in July
What July is really like in Key West: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
July is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 32°C (90°F), lows of 27°C (81°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 13.5 hours of daylight. Very hot with short storms; the sea is like bathwater and lobster season brings divers.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 32°C (90°F) / 27°C (81°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 13.5 hours
- Sea temperature
- 30°C (86°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in July
July is the warmest month in Key West: days average 32°C (90°F) against a yearly average high of 28°C (82°F), and nights fall to about 27°C (81°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 31 days. Compared with June (31°C (88°F)), July is about as warm; by August highs stay near 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 06:48
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 20:19
- Daylight
- About 13.5 hours
- Sea
- 30°C (86°F)
Spring (March–May). Hot sun, calm water and the best diving conditions, with spring-break crowds in March and quieter weeks in May.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, July rates 3 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in January). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in July
- Hemingway Days, including the look-alike contest (usually around 21 July)
- Lobster mini-season for recreational divers (late July)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Garden · Stock Island
Key West Tropical Forest and Botanical Garden
Visit in spring or autumn migration for the best birdwatching around the ponds.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
- Kids
Experience · Historic Seaport
Sunset sail
Schooners and catamarans leave Key West Bight about two hours before sunset for a cruise along the island's western shore, often with drinks included.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Couples
- Views
- After dark
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Historic site · Truman Annex
Harry S. Truman Little White House
The surrounding botanical grounds are free to walk; the house is by guided tour only.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Rainy day
Garden · Old Town and Duval Street
Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory
A glass-domed tropical garden at the southern end of Duval Street where hundreds of butterflies from around the world fly freely among the plants, along with a few small birds.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Nature
- Rainy day
- Couples
The sea averages 30°C (86°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Key West.
What to pack
For highs near 32°C, lows near 27°C and 10 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Key West?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, December–May are better overall. Compare every month.
Key West in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Key West?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Very hot with short storms; the sea is like bathwater and lobster season brings divers.
+How warm is Key West in July?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 27°C (81°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Key West in July?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.