Orlando vs Miami: Weather & Climate Compared
🇺🇸 Orlando, United States · 🇺🇸 Miami, United States
Warmer overall
Miami
Sunnier
Miami
More rainy days
Miami
Orlando vs Miami weather right now
At this moment, Miami is the warmer of the two by 4°F (2°C).
The short answer
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).
Head to head
- 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).
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 |
Who's 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.
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 |
Best months for sightseeing
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.
Records, distance and time difference
- Orlando records (2015-2024): high of 100° in May, low of 29° in January.
- Miami records (2015-2024): high of 97° in May, low of 40° in January.
- 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.
Orlando vs Miami: quick answers
Is Orlando warmer than Miami?
On the annual mean, Miami is the warmer city by roughly 4.3°F (2.4°C), though the margin shifts with the seasons.
Which city is sunnier, Orlando or Miami?
Miami takes it: 10.3 sun hours a day averaged across the year, versus 9.7 for Orlando.
Which city gets more rain?
Miami is the wetter city, logging about 197 rain days annually to Orlando's 169.
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