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When is the best time to visit Miami?
In general the best time to visit Miami is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
- The best time for a sun tanning holiday is July, August, September. Average maximum temperatures are up to +88°F in August and it has 1 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is June, August, September with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Miami in different months
This is the average weather in Miami for each month based on historic data:
January, February, March, April, May, July, October, November, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +88°F during July.
In June, August, September the weather is average. Expect around 42 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 164 mm in June.
Climate in Miami
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Miami for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +86°F | +88°F | +91°F | +97°F | +97°F | +97°F | +97°F | +95°F | +95°F | +93°F | +90°F | +88°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +75°F | +77°F | +79°F | +81°F | +84°F | +86°F | +88°F | +88°F | +86°F | +84°F | +79°F | +77°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +36°F | +37°F | +39°F | +52°F | +57°F | +68°F | +70°F | +70°F | +68°F | +55°F | +46°F | +37°F |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| +75°F | +76°F | +78°F | +81°F | +85°F | +85°F | +87°F | +89°F | +87°F | +86°F | +82°F | +77°F |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 72 | 72 | 69 | 68 | 71 | 76 | 74 | 75 | 77 | 74 | 73 | 73 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 48 | 45 | 53 | 63 | 99 | 164 | 122 | 151 | 159 | 111 | 74 | 47 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 12 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 11 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Miami during the whole year:
The hottest month in Miami is August with average maximum temperature going up to +88°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +64°F.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Miami during the whole year:
Miami achieves its warmest water temperature in August, where the average sea temperature goes up to +87°F. Coldest water temperature is in February with +72°F in average.
When can you swim in Miami?
You can swim in Miami from January to December:
- In June - October the water is very warm (82°F);
- In April - May the water is warm (77°F - 82°F);
- In January - March the water is comfortable (70°F - 77°F);
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Miami looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Miami is September with average humidity going up to 77%. The least humid month is April with an average humidity of 68%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Miami during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is February with approximately 5 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 45 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is June with approximately 13 rainy days and 164 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Miami:
What is the hottest month in Miami?
The hottest month in Miami is August with average maximum temperature of +88°F.
What is the coldest month in Miami?
The coldest month in Miami is January with minimum temperatures of +64°F.
Is Miami worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Miami in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is August with +88°F and 1 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Miami?
if you're looking to visit Miami when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for June, September, August. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being February with only 45 mm of rain.
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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, 2023.
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.