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Miami in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Miami in January 2025

Good Weather
Warm
☁️
Cloudy
Planning a trip to Miami in January? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +75°F and approximately 6 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 4 rainy days and 48 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Miami;

Average weather

☀️
+75°F
Avg. max. temperature
+36°F
Min.
+86°F
Max.
48 mm
Total precipitation
71%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
21 ⛅️
Cloudy
4 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Miami has good weather in January.

Average temperature in Miami in January

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

The temperature in January is +75°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +82°F during the day and a minimum of +41°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 30% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +82°F to +70°F.

Is Miami warm or cold in January?

Miami is typically warm in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +77°F to +75°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +66°F to +64°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

January is the coldest month in Miami, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Miami in January

Miami weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+77°F+75°F+75°F
Min. temperature
+37°F+36°F+37°F
Max. temperature
+88°F+86°F+88°F
Rainfall
45 mm48 mm45 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
73%71%71%
Air pressure
1018 HPa1018 HPa1017 HPa
Sunny days
666
Cloudy days
212118
Rainy days
444
Snowy days
000

January weather is still as good as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +77°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +75°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 45 mm to 48 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 73% to 71%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 3 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 6 sunny days during the month.

February brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 8 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 increasing during January, going from 3 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Miami based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 48% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 170 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 61 mm, which is considered heavy rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 15 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, 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 January in Miami?

This is the weather in Miami in January 2023:
1 January
☀️
+82°F
2 January
☀️
+83°F
3 January
☀️
+81°F
4 January
☁️
+77°F
5 January
🌧️
+78°F
6 January
☀️
+79°F
7 January
☁️
+82°F
8 January
🌧️
+78°F
9 January
🌧️
+78°F
10 January
🌧️
+80°F
11 January
🌧️
+75°F
12 January
🌧️
+75°F
13 January
☁️
+77°F
14 January
☀️
+72°F
15 January
☀️
+75°F
16 January
🌧️
+77°F
17 January
☁️
+74°F
18 January
☀️
+68°F
19 January
☁️
+74°F
20 January
☁️
+79°F
21 January
🌧️
+81°F
22 January
☁️
+78°F
23 January
☁️
+68°F
24 January
☀️
+64°F
25 January
☁️
+73°F
26 January
🌧️
+81°F
27 January
🌫️
+79°F
28 January
☁️
+74°F
29 January
☁️
+70°F
30 January
☀️
+62°F
31 January
☀️
+69°F
In January 2023 Miami had 10 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 9 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +75°F, with an absolute maximum of +82°F and a minimum of +63°F. The average humidity was 75%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 29%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 13 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 January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1981 (+72°F) and the highest in 2023 (+81°F). The driest year was 2006 with only 6 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 181 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Miami in January:

Is January a good time to visit Miami?

January 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 January?

January is warm in Miami. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Miami rainy in January?

Miami is usually dry in January. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Miami in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Miami in January, 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.