Cape Coral, FL weather in July
Expect hot, oppressively humid weather with rain on most days in Cape Coral in July, with highs near 92°F and lows near 75°F. Rain falls on about 18 days. It is one of the warmest months in Cape Coral. Plan outdoor time for mornings and evenings.
- Normal high
- 92°F
- Normal low
- 75°F
- Wet days
- 18
- 9.4 in total
- Muggy days
- 31
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 91°F | 92°F |
| Normal low | 75°F | 75°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 59% | 59% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:38 am / 8:25 pm | 6:52 am / 8:16 pm |
| Daylight | 13.8 h | 13.4 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical July day
- 6 am76°Fdew point 74°F
- 9 am84°Fdew point 75°F
- Noon88°Fdew point 73°F
- 3 pm87°Fdew point 73°F
- 6 pm83°Fdew point 73°F
- 9 pm80°Fdew point 74°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Ft Myers Page Fld Airport (6 mi away); average wind 5 mph; clear or few clouds in 51% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 25%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 31
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph15 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more25 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more31 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow18 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in13 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
Average days per July, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in July
Normal precipitation is 9.4 in; a dry July brings about 7.7 in and a wet one about 11.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 6 days bring half an inch or more, and about 3 an inch or more.
How July varies from year to year
- Warmest July, 1991-20201997: average high 94°F
- Coolest July2013: average high 89°F
- Wettest July1991: 14.5 in
- Driest July2020: 2.4 in
- Highest reading100°F (July 16, 1998)
- Lowest reading70°F (July 4, 2018)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
July compared with June and August
| June | July | August | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 91°F | 92°F | 92°F |
| Normal low | 74°F | 75°F | 75°F |
| Wet days | 17 | 18 | 18 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 13.8 h | 13.6 h | 13.1 h |
Highs change by +1°F from June and 0°F into August.
Nearby alternatives in July
- Drier: Port St. Lucie, FL111 mi · high 89°F · 13 wet days
How Cape Coral ranks in July
- Normal high112th warmest of 378 cities; 7th of 23 in Florida
- Wet days371st driest of 378
- Comfortable days260th most of 340
What to pack for Cape Coral in July
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 92°F and about 31 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 18 days
- A swimsuit – about 15 beach days
Heating and cooling
July has 0 heating degree days and 563 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 13% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Cape Coral in July?
The normal high is 92°F and the normal low is 75°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 100°F (July 16, 1998).
Does it rain a lot in Cape Coral in July?
About 18 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 9.4 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 1991 (14.5 in); the driest was in 2020 (2.4 in).
Is July a good time to visit Cape Coral?
July ranks 11th of 12 months on our comfort score for Cape Coral (30 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days and about 25 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are January and February.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Ft Myers Page Fld Airport (USW00012835), 5.7 mi ENE of the city center, 15 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Punta Gorda 4 Ese (USC00087397), 25 mi N of the city center, 20 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Page Field Airport (722106-12835), 5.7 mi ENE of the city center, 12 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.