Honolulu vs Miami: Weather & Climate Compared
🇺🇸 Honolulu, United States · 🇺🇸 Miami, United States
Warmer overall
Miami
Sunnier
Honolulu
More rainy days
Miami
Honolulu vs Miami weather right now
At this moment, Miami is the warmer of the two by 8°F (4°C).
The short answer
If warmth is the deciding factor, Miami wins: 77°F (25°C) on the annual mean against 76°F (24°C) in Honolulu, a gap of 1.3°F (0.7°C).
Head to head
- Sunshine: Honolulu is brighter, averaging 11.2 hours of sun a day to Miami's 10.3.
- Rain: the rain gauge favors Honolulu: 99 wet days a year to Miami's 197.
- Peak heat: Honolulu tops out in August (84°F (29°C) highs); Miami peaks in July (87°F (31°C)).
- Coldest nights: February lows of 68°F (20°C) in Honolulu; January lows of 63°F (17°C) in Miami.
Honolulu vs Miami month by month
| Month | Honolulu high / low | Miami high / low | Honolulu rain days | Miami rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77° / 68° | 75° / 63° | 7 | 11 |
| February | 76° / 68° | 77° / 66° | 8 | 11 |
| March | 77° / 69° | 80° / 68° | 10 | 10 |
| April | 79° / 71° | 82° / 71° | 11 | 12 |
| May | 80° / 72° | 84° / 74° | 9 | 16 |
| June | 82° / 73° | 85° / 77° | 7 | 22 |
| July | 83° / 75° | 87° / 78° | 7 | 22 |
| August | 84° / 75° | 87° / 79° | 9 | 25 |
| September | 84° / 75° | 86° / 77° | 8 | 24 |
| October | 83° / 74° | 83° / 75° | 10 | 19 |
| November | 80° / 72° | 80° / 71° | 6 | 13 |
| December | 78° / 70° | 77° / 67° | 7 | 11 |
Who's warmer, month by month?
These two trade places through the year - Honolulu leads in 3 months, Miami in 9, so the better-weather answer depends on when you ask. July shows the widest split - roughly 4°F (2°C) in Miami's favor - while in February they are nearly twins.
Sunshine, daylight and rain chance
| Month | Honolulu sun | Miami sun | Honolulu daylight | Miami daylight | Honolulu wet-day chance | Miami wet-day chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.1 h | 9.0 h | 11.0 h | 10.7 h | 22% | 36% |
| February | 10.2 h | 10.1 h | 11.4 h | 11.3 h | 30% | 40% |
| March | 10.5 h | 10.6 h | 12.0 h | 11.9 h | 32% | 31% |
| April | 11.6 h | 11.8 h | 12.6 h | 12.7 h | 36% | 41% |
| May | 12.3 h | 11.5 h | 13.1 h | 13.4 h | 30% | 53% |
| June | 12.8 h | 10.5 h | 13.4 h | 13.7 h | 23% | 74% |
| July | 12.7 h | 11.4 h | 13.3 h | 13.6 h | 23% | 71% |
| August | 12.3 h | 10.9 h | 12.9 h | 13.0 h | 29% | 80% |
| September | 11.5 h | 10.0 h | 12.2 h | 12.3 h | 26% | 79% |
| October | 10.7 h | 9.5 h | 11.6 h | 11.5 h | 31% | 62% |
| November | 10.2 h | 9.1 h | 11.1 h | 10.8 h | 21% | 44% |
| December | 9.8 h | 8.8 h | 10.8 h | 10.5 h | 24% | 36% |
Seasons compared
| Months | Honolulu high / low | Miami high / low | Honolulu rain days | Miami rain days | Honolulu sun | Miami sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December - February | 77° / 69° | 76° / 66° | 23 | 34 | 10.0 h | 9.3 h |
| March - May | 79° / 70° | 82° / 71° | 30 | 38 | 11.5 h | 11.3 h |
| June - August | 83° / 74° | 87° / 78° | 23 | 69 | 12.6 h | 10.9 h |
| September - November | 82° / 74° | 83° / 74° | 24 | 56 | 10.8 h | 9.5 h |
Best months for sightseeing
Counting months with average highs between 64°F and 82°F (18-28°C) and fewer than 12 wet days:
- Honolulu: January, February, March, April, May, June, November, December (8 months)
- Miami: January, February, March, December (4 months)
Both cities are at their most comfortable in January, February, March, December, the easiest window for a trip that takes in both.
Records, distance and time difference
- Honolulu records (2015-2024): high of 88° in August, low of 58° in January.
- Miami records (2015-2024): high of 97° in May, low of 40° in January.
- Distance: Honolulu and Miami are about 4,857 miles (7,816 km) apart as the crow flies.
- Time difference: Miami is 6 hours ahead of Honolulu right now.
Honolulu vs Miami: quick answers
Is Honolulu warmer than Miami?
On the annual mean, Miami is the warmer city by roughly 1.3°F (0.7°C), though the margin shifts with the seasons.
Which city is sunnier, Honolulu or Miami?
Honolulu, with 11.2 hours of average daily sunshine against 10.3 in Miami.
Which city gets more rain?
Miami - roughly 197 days with measurable precipitation a year, compared with 99 in Honolulu.
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