Orlando vs Miami: Weather & Climate Compared
On annual averages, Miami is warmer overall, Miami is sunnier, and Miami has more rainy days. The monthly comparison shows when that result changes.
Orlando vs Miami weather right now
At this moment, Miami is the warmer of the two by 10°F (5°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 72°F (22°C) in Orlando, a gap of 4.3°F (2.4°C).
For the full seasonal context behind this comparison, see the Orlando monthly climate guide and Miami monthly climate guide.
Differences that matter for a regional choice
- Sunshine: Miami collects 10.3 hours of daily sun across the year; Orlando manages 9.7.
- Rain: umbrellas get more use in Miami - about 197 wet days a year versus 169 in Orlando.
- Peak heat: Orlando tops out in July (89°F (32°C) highs); Miami peaks in July (87°F (31°C)).
- Coldest nights: winter bottoms out at 52°F (11°C) in Orlando (January) and 63°F (17°C) in Miami (January).
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:
- Orlando: January, February, March, November, December (5 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.
Orlando vs Miami month by month
| Month | Orlando high / low | Miami high / low | Orlando rain days | Miami rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70° / 52° | 75° / 63° | 8 | 11 |
| February | 75° / 56° | 77° / 66° | 8 | 11 |
| March | 80° / 60° | 80° / 68° | 7 | 10 |
| April | 83° / 64° | 82° / 71° | 10 | 12 |
| May | 87° / 69° | 84° / 74° | 13 | 16 |
| June | 88° / 73° | 85° / 77° | 22 | 22 |
| July | 89° / 75° | 87° / 78° | 26 | 22 |
| August | 88° / 75° | 87° / 79° | 26 | 25 |
| September | 86° / 74° | 86° / 77° | 22 | 24 |
| October | 82° / 68° | 83° / 75° | 13 | 19 |
| November | 77° / 62° | 80° / 71° | 8 | 13 |
| December | 73° / 57° | 77° / 67° | 7 | 11 |
Sunshine, daylight and rain chance
| Month | Orlando sun | Miami sun | Orlando daylight | Miami daylight | Orlando wet-day chance | Miami wet-day chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.2 h | 9.0 h | 10.5 h | 10.7 h | 25% | 36% |
| February | 9.1 h | 10.1 h | 11.1 h | 11.3 h | 29% | 40% |
| March | 9.9 h | 10.6 h | 11.9 h | 11.9 h | 23% | 31% |
| April | 11.1 h | 11.8 h | 12.8 h | 12.7 h | 34% | 41% |
| May | 11.4 h | 11.5 h | 13.6 h | 13.4 h | 43% | 53% |
| June | 10.5 h | 10.5 h | 13.9 h | 13.7 h | 74% | 74% |
| July | 10.6 h | 11.4 h | 13.8 h | 13.6 h | 83% | 71% |
| August | 10.2 h | 10.9 h | 13.2 h | 13.0 h | 84% | 80% |
| September | 9.5 h | 10.0 h | 12.3 h | 12.3 h | 72% | 79% |
| October | 9.6 h | 9.5 h | 11.4 h | 11.5 h | 41% | 62% |
| November | 8.5 h | 9.1 h | 10.7 h | 10.8 h | 26% | 44% |
| December | 8.0 h | 8.8 h | 10.3 h | 10.5 h | 21% | 36% |
Seasons compared
| Months | Orlando high / low | Miami high / low | Orlando rain days | Miami rain days | Orlando sun | Miami sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December - February | 72° / 55° | 76° / 66° | 23 | 34 | 8.4 h | 9.3 h |
| March - May | 83° / 64° | 82° / 71° | 30 | 38 | 10.8 h | 11.3 h |
| June - August | 88° / 75° | 87° / 78° | 74 | 69 | 10.4 h | 10.9 h |
| September - November | 82° / 68° | 83° / 74° | 42 | 56 | 9.2 h | 9.5 h |
Who is warmer, month by month?
These two trade places through the year - Orlando leads in 6 months, Miami in 6, so the better-weather answer depends on when you ask. January shows the widest split - roughly 5°F (3°C) in Miami's favor - while in March they are nearly twins.
Dataset extremes, distance and time difference
- Orlando 2015–2024 extremes: highest daily value 100° in May, lowest 29° in January. These are reanalysis values, not all-time station records.
- Miami 2015–2024 extremes: highest daily value 97° in May, lowest 40° in January. These are reanalysis values, not all-time station records.
- Distance: Orlando and Miami are about 204 miles (329 km) apart as the crow flies.
- Time difference: the two cities share the same local time right now.