Destin, FL weather in July
Expect hot, oppressively humid weather with frequent rain in Destin in July, with highs near 91°F and lows near 76°F. Rain falls on about 11 days. It is one of the warmest months in Destin.
- Normal high
- 91°F
- Normal low
- 76°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 5.8 in total
- Muggy days
- 31
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 91°F | 91°F |
| Normal low | 76°F | 77°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 35% | 39% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:47 am / 7:52 pm | 6:03 am / 7:40 pm |
| Daylight | 14.1 h | 13.6 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Central Time).
A typical July day
- 6 am77°Fdew point 73°F
- 9 am85°Fdew point 73°F
- Noon87°Fdew point 73°F
- 3 pm86°Fdew point 73°F
- 6 pm83°Fdew point 73°F
- 9 pm80°Fdew point 74°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Valparaiso Eglin AFB (6 mi away); average wind 6 mph; clear or few clouds in 25% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 54%.
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 mph22 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more15 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more31 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow11 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 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 5.8 in; a dry July brings about 2.6 in and a wet one about 7.4 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 2 an inch or more.
How July varies from year to year
- Warmest July, 1991-20202016: average high 93°F
- Coolest July2003: average high 86°F
- Wettest July2013: 16.3 in
- Driest July2006: 0.6 in
- Highest reading99°F (July 6, 2019)
- Lowest reading66°F (July 21, 2009)
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 | 89°F | 91°F | 91°F |
| Normal low | 74°F | 76°F | 76°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 11 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 14.1 h | 13.9 h | 13.2 h |
Highs change by +2°F from June and 0°F into August.
How Destin ranks in July
- Normal high126th warmest of 378 cities; 12th of 23 in Florida
- Wet days286th driest of 378
- Comfortable days263rd most of 340
What to pack for Destin in July
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 91°F and about 31 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 11 days
- A swimsuit – about 22 beach days
Heating and cooling
July has 0 heating degree days and 575 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 14% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Destin in July?
The normal high is 91°F and the normal low is 76°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 99°F (most recently on July 6, 2019).
Does it rain a lot in Destin in July?
About 11 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 5.8 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 2013 (16.3 in); the driest was in 2006 (0.6 in).
Is July a good time to visit Destin?
July ranks 11th of 12 months on our comfort score for Destin (42 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days and about 15 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are March, April and November.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Destin Ft Walton Airport (USW00053853), 1.5 mi ENE of the city center, 22 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Niceville (USC00086240), 9.6 mi N of the city center, 60 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Valparaiso Eglin AFB (USW00013858), 6.3 mi NNW of the city center, 59 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Hurlburt Field Airport (747770-03852), 11 mi W of the city center, 38 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.