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Best Time to Visit Miami

For the most comfortable weather in Miami, aim for November – April. March tops our comfort score at 90/100, with highs around 76°F (25°C) and 2.2 in (56 mm) of rain. May and October are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are June and August & September, mainly because of rain.

Miami, Florida, United States
Best months
Nov – Apr
Shoulder
May and Oct
Toughest
Jun and Aug & Sep
Warmest
Aug · 86°F
Coldest nights
Jan · 67°F
Wettest
Jun · 7.5 in
Driest
Jan · 1.7 in

These averages also cover Downtown Miami & Bayfront and South Beach.

Miami weather by month

Highs run from 73°F to 86°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 52.2 in (1327 mm) of rain.

50°59°68°77°86°73°Jan75°Feb76°Mar79°Apr82°May84°Jun85°Jul86°Aug85°Sep82°Oct78°Nov75°Dec0100200
Daily low → high (°F)Monthly rain (mm, right axis)Best months
Monthly climate averages for Miami, 2001–2025
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Avg high73°F23°C75°F24°C76°F25°C79°F26°C82°F28°C84°F29°C85°F30°C86°F30°C85°F29°C82°F28°C78°F26°C75°F24°C
Avg low67°F20°C69°F21°C71°F22°C74°F23°C77°F25°C81°F27°C82°F28°C83°F28°C81°F27°C79°F26°C74°F23°C71°F21°C
Rain1.7 in44 mm1.9 in49 mm2.2 in56 mm3.0 in76 mm5.3 in135 mm7.5 in191 mm6.5 in165 mm7.2 in182 mm7.5 in190 mm4.9 in124 mm2.5 in64 mm2.0 in51 mm
Humidity75%75%73%73%75%78%76%77%78%76%75%77%
Cloud55%50%47%49%55%69%62%62%65%53%46%53%
Comfort878990877555605656748886

Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 3 m (10 ft), close to Miami's own ~1 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.

How we pick the best months

  • Temperature (40 pts): full marks for average daytime highs of 64–81°F (18–27°C); minus 3 points per °C below and 4 per °C above.
  • Rain (25 pts): full marks up to 40 mm (1.6 in) a month, falling to zero at 250 mm (9.8 in).
  • Humidity (15 pts): only counts when it is warm (mean above 18°C); minus 0.75 points per % above 70% relative humidity.
  • Cloud (20 pts): full marks at 30% cloud cover or less, falling to zero at 90%.
Best months: within 6 points of the top (or 85+). Shoulder: within 18 and at least 45. Toughest: within 6 of the lowest. Comfort only; crowds, prices, festivals and openings aren't scored.

Miami season by season

Winter Dec – Feb

The cold peaks here: highs of 73–75°F (23–24°C), and nights reach 67°F (20°C). It's the driest season, with only about 5.7 in (144 mm) of rain, 11% of the year's total. December – February feel humid, with humidity near 77%. December – February are among the best-scoring months (season average 87/100).

Spring Mar – May

Temperatures climb through the season, from 76°F highs in March to 82°F by May. About 10.5 in (267 mm) of rain falls across these months, 20% of the year's total. May feels humid, with humidity near 75%. Comfort peaks here: March & April rank with the year's best, and the season averages 84/100.

Summer Jun – Aug

The warmest stretch of the year, with highs of 84–86°F (29–30°C). It's the wettest season, with about 21.2 in (538 mm) of rain, 41% of the year's total. June – August feel humid, with humidity near 78%. Comfort scores bottom out in June and August; the season averages 57/100.

Autumn Sep – Nov

Temperatures slide from 85°F highs in September to 78°F by November. About 14.9 in (378 mm) of rain falls across these months, 28% of the year's total. September – November feel humid, with humidity near 78%. Comfort peaks here: November ranks with the year's best, and the season averages 73/100.

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Plan by month

By comfort score: 7 Great, 2 Good and 3 Fair. Great months: November – May. Tap a month for its own guide.

Miami weather questions

When is the best time to visit Miami?

For the most comfortable weather in Miami, aim for November – April. March tops our comfort score at 90/100, with highs around 76°F (25°C) and 2.2 in (56 mm) of rain. May and October are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are June and August & September, mainly because of rain.

What is the rainiest month in Miami?

June is the wettest month, averaging about 7.5 in (191 mm) of rain. January is the driest, with about 1.7 in (44 mm). The yearly total is around 52.2 in (1327 mm).

What is the coldest month in Miami?

January is the coldest, with average lows of 67°F (20°C) and highs of 73°F (23°C). The warmest is August, with average highs of 86°F (30°C).

Is Miami humid in summer?

Yes: in June – August humidity averages 78% with warm temperatures, so it feels muggy. Summer highs peak around 86°F (30°C).

When is the rainy season in Miami?

The wettest three-month stretch is June – August, with about 21.2 in (538 mm) of rain combined. The driest stretch is December – February, with about 5.7 in (144 mm).

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