Miami (FL) Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
The subtropical climate of Miami is very pleasant and with warm winters the city attracts a lot of tourists. The weather in winter is sunny with pleasant temperatures during the day of around 25°C (77°F). Even at night the temperature rarely drops below 10°C (50°F).
The wet season is from May to October. Wet season means it will rain only for a short time and after the downpour the sky rapidly clears again. The hurricane season runs simultaneous with the rainy season.
The best time to Visit Miami is from late November to mid-May. Pleasant average temperatures and very low rainfall make for a great Miami vacation in the fall, winter and spring.
Monthly Temperature in Miami
The weather in Miami changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C (91°F) in August, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 25°C (77°F) during cooler months like January.
At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 25°C (77°F) in August to around 16°C (61°F) during January.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Miami
Miami experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1619 mm (64 in) of precipitation annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, August it receives heavy rainfall, averaging 244 mm (9.6 in) of precipitation, recorded across 25 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month January brings less rainfall, with 43 mm (1.7 in) over 9 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Miami Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Miami
While the amount of sunshine in Miami varies throughout the year, all seasons offer their own charm. Enjoy up to 10.3 hours of daily sun in July, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in December, with about 7.2 hours of daily sunlight.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Water Temperature in Miami
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 24°C (75°F) in January to 28°C (82°F) in June.
Water temperature over the year
Humidity in Miami by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Miami.
The city experiences its highest humidity in September, reaching 78%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 67%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Wind Speed in Miami
The mean wind speed varies between 4 m/s (8 knots) and 5 m/s (10 knots) throughout the year. It is lowest in January, June, July, August, September, October and December and highest during February, March, April, May and November. What does this mean?
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Miami (FL) 3-Day Forecast
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Best Time to Visit Miami
The best time to visit Miami is during January, February, March, April, November and December, when the weather provides comfortable temperatures between 25°C (76°F) and 29°C (84°F). With rainfall of 43 mm (1.7 in) to 89 mm (3.5 in), you can expect pleasant weather during your visit in these months.Be prepared for heavier rainfall during June, July, August and September, the wettest period of the year. Seeking the perfect travel destination for this year? We've created a tool that suggests locations matching your desired weather. Let our weather planner guide your travel decisions.
