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Miami in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Miami in August will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Miami, based on historical data.
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August

Weather in Miami in August 2024

Good Weather
Hot
🌧️
Rainy
Planning a trip to Miami in August? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +88°F and approximately 2 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 15 rainy days and 148 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • August is usually the hottest month of the year in Miami;

Average weather

☀️
+88°F
Avg. max. temperature
+70°F
Min.
+95°F
Max.
148 mm
Total precipitation
75%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
14 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Miami has good weather in August.

Average temperature in Miami in August

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Miami for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in August is +91°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +93°F during the day and a minimum of +77°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +91°F to +91°F.

Is Miami warm or cold in August?

Miami is typically hot in August.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +88°F to +88°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +79°F to +79°F.

Make sure that you pack your summer linen and swimming costumes; it’s probably going to be hot.

August is the hottest month in Miami, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Miami in August

Miami weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
JulyAugustSeptember
Avg. temperature
+88°F+88°F+86°F
Min. temperature
+70°F+70°F+68°F
Max. temperature
+97°F+95°F+95°F
Rainfall
121 mm148 mm157 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
74%75%77%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1015 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
222
Cloudy days
151412
Rainy days
141516
Snowy days
000

August weather is still as good as in July. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +88°F for average maximum temperature during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 121 mm to 148 mm. Humidity rises from 74% to 75%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 2 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.

Next month (September) brings a further decline in the weather.

Wind

Wind speed in Miami in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Miami is gradually decreasing during August, going from 5 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Miami based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 84% chance of rain on an average day in August, with total rainfall of approximately 121 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 15 mm, which is considered light rain. August is a pretty wet month with over 26 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
August is one of the rainiest months in Miami, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Miami wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 47% chance of precipitation and 162 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 14% chance of precipitation and 45 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last August in Miami?

This is the weather in Miami in August 2023:
1 August
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+91°F
2 August
☀️
+91°F
3 August
☁️
+91°F
4 August
☁️
+90°F
5 August
🌧️
+90°F
6 August
☁️
+90°F
7 August
🌧️
+88°F
8 August
☁️
+90°F
9 August
☁️
+90°F
10 August
☁️
+90°F
11 August
☁️
+90°F
12 August
☁️
+91°F
13 August
☁️
+91°F
14 August
☁️
+90°F
15 August
☀️
+91°F
16 August
☁️
+91°F
17 August
☀️
+94°F
18 August
☀️
+93°F
19 August
☁️
+93°F
20 August
🌧️
+92°F
21 August
☁️
+92°F
22 August
☀️
+91°F
23 August
☁️
+92°F
24 August
☁️
+92°F
25 August
🌧️
+93°F
26 August
☁️
+92°F
27 August
🌧️
+91°F
28 August
🌧️
+90°F
29 August
🌧️
+89°F
30 August
☁️
+91°F
31 August
☁️
+91°F
In August 2023 Miami had 5 sunny days, 19 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +91°F, with an absolute maximum of +93°F and a minimum of +88°F. The average humidity was 76%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 59%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Miami climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Miami in August has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1983 (+86°F) and the highest in 2020 (+94°F). The driest year was 1987 with only 48 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 612 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Miami in August:

Is August a good time to visit Miami?

August is a really good time to go to Miami. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Miami.

Can you sunbathe in Miami in August?

Absolutely, August is hot in Miami. Plan on beach and pool time, and ensure that you pack light and breathable options to stay comfortable.

Is Miami rainy in August?

Miami is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Miami in August?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Miami in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in USA

Check out the weather for other cities in USA.

Monthly weather in Miami

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Miami, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.