Best Time to Visit Miami, Florida, USA
Miami is at its sunniest and driest in December.
The best time to visit Miami for sunny, dry weather is December — 1 month of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through November–May; the wetter half falls in June–October. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 20°C / 68°F in January to 28.4°C / 83.1°F in August, with rainfall from 49 mm / 1.9 in (December) to 243 mm / 9.6 in (June). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Miami, Florida, United States of America's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Miami's climate is broadly consistently warm. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| December | 21.3°C70.3°F | 49 mm1.9″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Miami?
The best time to visit Miami for sunny, dry weather is December. At the city itself, the warmest month is August averaging 28.4°C / 83.1°F, and the driest is December with about 49 mm / 1.9 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Miami's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Miami?
The rainy season at Miami, Florida runs through June–October, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 152 mm / 6 in. The wettest single month is June (243 mm / 9.6 in).
What is the driest month in Miami?
The driest month in Miami is December, averaging about 49 mm / 1.9 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 21.3°C / 70.3°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Miami?
The least comfortable months for travel to Miami — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, June, August, September, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 243 mm / 9.6 in in June, and the coldest month averages 20°C / 68°F.
Is Miami climate different from United States of America overall?
Yes, usually. Our Miami figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our United States of America figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Miami specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.