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 climate in Miami experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 33°C (91°F) in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 25°C (77°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 25°C (77°F) in August to 16°C (61°F) in January.
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Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Miami
Miami has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1619 mm (64 in) of rainfall per year. Miami can be quite wet during August, receiving approximately 244 mm (9.6 in) of precipitation over 25 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (January), you will experience much drier conditions, with 43 mm (1.7 in) of precipitation spread across 9 rainy days 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
Miami experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 10.3 hours daily sunshine in July, it dips to 7.2 hours in December, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days.
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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 over the year ranges from 4 m/s (8 knots) in January, June, July, August, September, October and December to 5 m/s (10 knots) in 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
Miami's weather is most enjoyable during January, February, March, April, November and December, with comfortable temperatures from 25°C (76°F) to 29°C (84°F). The moderate conditions ensure pleasant weather for exploring the area. Expect varied weather during this period with rainfall between 43 mm (1.7 in) and 89 mm (3.5 in), providing a good balance of sunny and rainy days.The wettest months are June, July, August and September, when precipitation is at its highest. Wondering where to travel based on your weather preferences? Our recommendation tool helps you find destinations with your ideal climate conditions. Use our weather planner to find your perfect destination.
