Key West · SummerMonth summary
Key West weather in August
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
82°F – 86°F
🌧 Rainy days
59% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.5h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.4/10
📅 📅 Best month
April (8.7/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Key West in August?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: Key West in August: 86°F and 12.5h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Key West in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in August
In the height of summer, Key West sees high temperatures (30°F). Heat is a factor for outdoor activities. With 59% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. April (8.7/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 68°F | 73°F | 25% | 0.1in | 10.2h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 72°F | 75°F | 21% | 0.0in | 10.9h | 8.2/10 |
| ☀️ March | 73°F | 77°F | 14% | 0.1in | 11.3h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ April | 75°F | 79°F | 23% | 0.1in | 12.5h | 8.7/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 79°F | 81°F | 35% | 0.1in | 12.9h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 81°F | 84°F | 55% | 0.2in | 12.9h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 82°F | 86°F | 53% | 0.1in | 13.0h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 82°F | 86°F | 59% | 0.2in | 12.5h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ September | 81°F | 84°F | 65% | 0.2in | 11.4h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 79°F | 82°F | 55% | 0.2in | 10.9h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 75°F | 79°F | 28% | 0.1in | 10.4h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 72°F | 75°F | 22% | 0.1in | 10.4h | 8.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In August, Key West averages 86°F, 59% rainy days and 12.5h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.4/10.
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Comparison
August vs April (best month)
The best month is April (score 8.7/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -4°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -36%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Key West in August
Is August a good time to visit Key West?
August is an acceptable time for Key West (score 7.4/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider April (8.7/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Key West in August?
Yes, 59% of days see rain in August. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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