Winter
Dec → Feb23 to 25°
nights 16 to 18°
- 5 rainy days · 58 mm
When is the best time to visit Miami?
- Jan23°recommended
- Feb24°recommended
- Mar25°recommended
- Apr26°recommended
- May28°fair
- Jun30°not recommended
- Jul31°not recommended
- Aug31°not recommended
- Sep31°not recommended
- Oct29°not recommended
- Nov26°fair
- Dec25°recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Miami, month by month
The table of averages, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23° | 16° | 59 mm | 5 d | ✓ |
| February | 24° | 17° | 58 mm | 4 d | ✓ |
| March | 25° | 18° | 63 mm | 5 d | ✓ |
| April | 26° | 21° | 87 mm | 5 d | ✓ |
| May | 28° | 23° | 126 mm | 7 d | |
| June | 30° | 25° | 197 mm | 11 d | |
| July | 31° | 26° | 152 mm | 10 d | |
| August | 31° | 26° | 191 mm | 11 d | |
| September | 31° | 25° | 215 mm | 12 d | |
| October | 29° | 24° | 165 mm | 10 d | |
| November | 26° | 20° | 84 mm | 6 d | |
| December | 25° | 18° | 57 mm | 5 d | ✓ |
The four seasons in Miami, in figures
What the 2015-2024 averages (Miami Beach) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May25 to 28°
nights 18 to 23°
- 6 rainy days · 92 mm
Summer
Jun → Aug30 to 31°
nights 25 to 26°
- 11 rainy days · 180 mm
Autumn
Sep → Nov26 to 31°
nights 20 to 25°
- 9 rainy days · 155 mm
Book early for December to April
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Miami, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 13h44 of daylight, in December 10h32, a difference of 3h12.
10h41Jan
11h15Feb
11h57Mar
12h44Apr
13h24May
13h44Jun
13h36Jul
13h02Aug
12h16Sep
11h30Oct
10h51Nov
10h32Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Miami Beach" (25.81°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Miami, month by month
What to see and do
| Activity | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sightseeing & walks |
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
Grid derived from the climate averages (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Recommended23°16° at night
- 59 mm · 5 d
Busy, without the crush
February
Recommended24°17° at night
- 58 mm · 4 d
Busy, without the crush
March
Recommended25°18° at night
- 63 mm · 5 d
Busy, without the crush
April
Recommended26°21° at night
- 87 mm · 5 d
Busy, without the crush
May
Fair28°23° at night
- 126 mm · 7 d
Low season, lower prices
June
Not recommended30°25° at night
- 197 mm · 11 d
Low season, lower prices
July
Not recommended31°26° at night
- 152 mm · 10 d
Low season, lower prices
August
Not recommended31°26° at night
- 191 mm · 11 d
Low season, lower prices
September
Not recommended31°25° at night
- 215 mm · 12 d
Low season, lower prices
October
Not recommended29°24° at night
- 165 mm · 10 d
Low season, lower prices
November
Fair26°20° at night
- 84 mm · 6 d
Low season, lower prices
December
Recommended25°18° at night
- 57 mm · 5 d
Busy, without the crush
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Mild, 23 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 59 mm over 5 days. Busy season, without the crush.
February. Mild, 24 °C in the afternoon and 17 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 58 mm over 4 days. Busy season, without the crush.
March. 25 °C in the afternoon and 18 °C at night. Rain stays light: 63 mm over 5 days. Busy season, without the crush.
April. 26 °C in the afternoon and 21 °C at night. Rain stays light: 87 mm over 5 days. Busy season, without the crush.
May. 28 °C in the afternoon and 23 °C at night. Rain stays light: 126 mm over 7 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
June. 30 °C in the afternoon and 25 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (197 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
July. 31 °C in the afternoon and 26 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (152 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
August. 31 °C in the afternoon and 26 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (191 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
September. 31 °C in the afternoon and 25 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (215 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
October. 29 °C in the afternoon and 24 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (165 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
November. 26 °C in the afternoon and 20 °C at night. Rain stays light: 84 mm over 6 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. 25 °C in the afternoon and 18 °C at night. Rain stays light: 57 mm over 5 days. Busy season, without the crush.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Miami?
December to April: over these months, average highs range from 23 to 26 °C, with 5 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 averages, Miami Beach).
Which month should you avoid in Miami?
September: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 215 mm over 12 days of rain on average over 2015-2024 at the reference point (Miami Beach).
What is the hottest month in Miami?
July, with 31 °C on average in the afternoon and 26 °C at night. 2015-2024 averages (Miami Beach).
What is the coldest month in Miami?
January, with 23 °C at best during the day and 16 °C at night. 2015-2024 averages (Miami Beach).
What is the driest month in Miami?
December: 57 mm over 5 days of rain, against 215 mm in September, the wettest month.
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