Miami (FL) Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Miami’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in the United States of America.
Monthly Temperature Averages
Miami sees moderate fluctuations in temperatures, making each season distinct yet not extreme. Typically, maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C in August to a warm 25°C in the coolest month, January. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 16°C, particularly during the colder months.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Miami by month:
Typically, the coolest time of day is between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the hottest time occurs around 3 PM, when the sun’s heating effect is strongest. August, the city’s warmest month, experiences 263 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
January, the city’s coldest month, sees about 43 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 9 days. It records 222 hours of sunshine of sunshine.
Annual Temperatures in the United States of America Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across the United States of America. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Miami Temperatures Compared World Wide
Miami’s average annual maximum temperature is 29°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual temperature is around 21°C, resulting in warm summers and mild winters throughout the year.
In contrast, in Oslo, Norway, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 10°C, with mild summers and cold winters.
Osaka, Japan, offers a similar climate to Tokyo, with an average annual temperature of 22°C.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys warm summers and mild winters, with an average annual temperature of 21°C.
How does the temperature feel?
Humidity is an essential factor in how you experience temperature. When a warm period is accompanied by high humidity, it results in a higher perceived temperature. This is especially true when temperatures exceed 25°C, as it can cause greater discomfort.
In Miami, during the coolest month, January, you will experience 73% humidity, which is considered high. This is accompanied by an average maximum temperature of 25°C. In the warmest month, August, the humidity is 76% combined with an average maximum temperature of 33°C, which creates a high-feel temperature. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Temperatures in the Mountains
Although not all regions have mountains, elevated areas exhibit distinct temperature variations.
- Sun Exposure: Sunlit slopes tend to be warmer, while shaded areas remain cooler.
- Altitude Effects: Temperatures drop by approximately 6°C for every 1,000 meters of elevation, creating distinct microclimates.
For more detailed information about Miami’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Miami climate page.
Current temperature in Miami (FL)
