Miami vs Los Angeles: Weather & Climate Compared
🇺🇸 Miami, United States · 🇺🇸 Los Angeles, United States
Warmer overall
Miami
Sunnier
Los Angeles
More rainy days
Miami
Miami vs Los Angeles weather right now
At this moment, Los Angeles is the warmer of the two by 12°F (6°C).
The short answer
If warmth is the deciding factor, Miami wins: 77°F (25°C) on the annual mean against 65°F (18°C) in Los Angeles, a gap of 12.2°F (6.8°C).
Head to head
- Sunshine: Los Angeles collects 10.5 hours of daily sun across the year; Miami manages 10.3.
- Rain: the rain gauge favors Los Angeles: 37 wet days a year to Miami's 197.
- Peak heat: Miami tops out in July (87°F (31°C) highs); Los Angeles peaks in August (90°F (32°C)).
- Coldest nights: January lows of 63°F (17°C) in Miami; January lows of 46°F (8°C) in Los Angeles.
Miami vs Los Angeles month by month
| Month | Miami high / low | Los Angeles high / low | Miami rain days | Los Angeles rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75° / 63° | 66° / 46° | 11 | 6 |
| February | 77° / 66° | 69° / 47° | 11 | 5 |
| March | 80° / 68° | 70° / 49° | 10 | 8 |
| April | 82° / 71° | 76° / 53° | 12 | 2 |
| May | 84° / 74° | 76° / 55° | 16 | 3 |
| June | 85° / 77° | 83° / 60° | 22 | 1 |
| July | 87° / 78° | 88° / 64° | 22 | 1 |
| August | 87° / 79° | 90° / 65° | 25 | 1 |
| September | 86° / 77° | 88° / 64° | 24 | 1 |
| October | 83° / 75° | 83° / 59° | 19 | 2 |
| November | 80° / 71° | 75° / 52° | 13 | 2 |
| December | 77° / 67° | 67° / 47° | 11 | 5 |
Who's warmer, month by month?
These two trade places through the year - Miami leads in 9 months, Los Angeles in 3, so the better-weather answer depends on when you ask. December shows the widest split - roughly 10°F (6°C) in Miami's favor - while in October they are nearly twins.
Sunshine, daylight and rain chance
| Month | Miami sun | Los Angeles sun | Miami daylight | Los Angeles daylight | Miami wet-day chance | Los Angeles wet-day chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.0 h | 8.3 h | 10.7 h | 10.1 h | 36% | 19% |
| February | 10.1 h | 9.0 h | 11.3 h | 10.9 h | 40% | 18% |
| March | 10.6 h | 10.2 h | 11.9 h | 11.9 h | 31% | 26% |
| April | 11.8 h | 11.1 h | 12.7 h | 13.0 h | 41% | 8% |
| May | 11.5 h | 11.4 h | 13.4 h | 13.9 h | 53% | 9% |
| June | 10.5 h | 12.3 h | 13.7 h | 14.4 h | 74% | 2% |
| July | 11.4 h | 13.1 h | 13.6 h | 14.2 h | 71% | 2% |
| August | 10.9 h | 12.2 h | 13.0 h | 13.4 h | 80% | 3% |
| September | 10.0 h | 11.0 h | 12.3 h | 12.3 h | 79% | 4% |
| October | 9.5 h | 10.1 h | 11.5 h | 11.3 h | 62% | 7% |
| November | 9.1 h | 9.3 h | 10.8 h | 10.3 h | 44% | 8% |
| December | 8.8 h | 8.2 h | 10.5 h | 9.9 h | 36% | 15% |
Seasons compared
| Months | Miami high / low | Los Angeles high / low | Miami rain days | Los Angeles rain days | Miami sun | Los Angeles sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December - February | 76° / 66° | 67° / 47° | 34 | 16 | 9.3 h | 8.5 h |
| March - May | 82° / 71° | 74° / 52° | 38 | 13 | 11.3 h | 10.9 h |
| June - August | 87° / 78° | 87° / 63° | 69 | 2 | 10.9 h | 12.5 h |
| September - November | 83° / 74° | 82° / 58° | 56 | 6 | 9.5 h | 10.1 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:
- Miami: January, February, March, December (4 months)
- Los Angeles: January, February, March, April, May, November, December (7 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
- Miami records (2015-2024): high of 97° in May, low of 40° in January.
- Los Angeles records (2015-2024): high of 114° in September, low of 32° in January.
- Distance: Miami and Los Angeles are about 2,335 miles (3,758 km) apart as the crow flies.
- Time difference: Miami is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles right now.
Miami vs Los Angeles: quick answers
Is Miami warmer than Los Angeles?
Yes - Miami is warmer on annual average by about 12.2°F (6.8°C). The month-by-month table shows where the gap widens.
Which city is sunnier, Miami or Los Angeles?
Los Angeles takes it: 10.5 sun hours a day averaged across the year, versus 10.3 for Miami.
Which city gets more rain?
Miami - roughly 197 days with measurable precipitation a year, compared with 37 in Los Angeles.
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