Miami vs Los Angeles: Weather & Climate Compared
On annual averages, Miami is warmer overall, Los Angeles is sunnier, and Miami has more rainy days. The monthly comparison shows when that result changes.
Miami vs Los Angeles weather right now
At this moment, Miami is the warmer of the two by 0°F (0°C).
Small regional differences that change the experience
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).
For the full seasonal context behind this comparison, see the Miami monthly climate guide and Los Angeles monthly climate guide.
Differences that matter for a regional choice
- 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.
Which city has the easier sightseeing weather?
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.
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 |
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 |
Who is 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.
Dataset extremes, distance and time difference
- Miami 2015–2024 extremes: highest daily value 97° in May, lowest 40° in January. These are reanalysis values, not all-time station records.
- Los Angeles 2015–2024 extremes: highest daily value 114° in September, lowest 32° in January. These are reanalysis values, not all-time station records.
- 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.