Miami Beach (FL) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The subtropical climate of Miami beach is very pleasant and with warm winters the beach attracts a lot of tourists. The weather in winter is sunny with pleasant temperatures during the day of around 25°C. Even at night the temperature rarely drops below 10°C.
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.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Miami Beach, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in August to a comfortable 24°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 17°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Miami Beach experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1492 mm of precipitation annually. The climate in Miami Beach shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in June, with an average of 197 mm of precipitation over 21 rainy days. In contrast, January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 46 mm of rainfall over 10 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Miami Beach Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Miami Beach offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between July (10.3 hours daily) and December (7.2 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 24°C in January to 28°C in June.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Miami Beach.
The city experiences its highest humidity in September, reaching 78%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 67%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 4 m/s to 5 m/s. It is lower in January, June, July, August, September, October and December and higher in February, March, April, May and November.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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5 m/s
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8 m/s
The best time of year to visit Miami Beach in the United States of America
During the months of January, February, March and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in June, July, August, September and October.
August has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 24°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 197 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 46 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 308 hours of sunshine.
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