Miami Weather in July

What July feels like in Miami

Mid-summer arrives in Miami with July. Expect proper heat in the afternoon — slow down between noon and four. Nights bring little relief: even the coolest hour of the night stays very warm. The air is muggy, so it feels hotter than the thermometer suggests.

Rain in Miami in July

July is persistently wet here: some rain falls on most days. A rainy day brings about 6 mm (0.2 in) on average — steady rain rather than a passing shower. Across the year Miami averages about 7.3 mm per rainy day, so July is typical.

Daylight and sunshine in July

On 15 July the sun rises at about 6:38 am and sets around 8:15 pm local time, giving 13 h 37 min of daylight. Day length barely changes from mid-June (8 min shorter). The sun is out for roughly 84% of those daylight hours, so skies are mostly clear.

How July compares to the rest of the year

Ranked by average high, July comes out as the 2nd warmest month in Miami. Afternoons run 0.9°C (1.6°F) warmer than in June, with 52 mm less rain. The warm-up continues into August. August averages a high of 30.7°C (87.3°F).

Who July suits

• Sightseeing: less ideal — rain falls on more than half the days.
• Parks & outdoor: less ideal — afternoons are too warm to linger outside.
• Beach: less ideal — too many rainy days.
• Museums & indoor: a good choice — with rain on most days, galleries and museums make easy plans.

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