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What are the two hottest months in Florida?

For most people such a temperature range would be interpreted as hot. In Florida during July and August it is common for the daily temperature range to be between 73° F and 95° F.



Historically and meteorologically, the two hottest months in Florida are July and August. During this peak summer window, average high temperatures consistently hover between 90°F and 92°F (32°C to 33°C), but the high humidity levels often drive the "feels like" heat index well above 100°F (38°C). July often takes the top spot for the highest average temperatures, while August is notorious for having the warmest ocean temperatures and being the peak of the tropical storm season, which adds to the stifling, heavy air. For travelers, this period requires extreme caution; midday sun is intense, and afternoon thunderstorms are a near-daily occurrence. If you are visiting theme parks or beaches during these months, it is essential to stay hydrated, wear light clothing, and plan for indoor breaks during the peak heat hours between 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM to avoid heat exhaustion.

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The average high on June 1 is 85. On August 1 it is 94. June averages 4 days in the 100s while August has 6.

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High temps in the Sunshine State of the mid-80s to the lower 90s generally persist well into October, according to the NWS. The first real cool down doesn't usually occur until November. The thing to watch for isn't the high temps, but the low ones.

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