Miami, FL Climate & Monthly Averages
The climate of Miami
Miami has a tropical rainforest climate, marked by steady heat, high humidity and frequent downpours in every month. Average daytime highs range from about 75°F (24°C) in January to around 87°F (31°C) in July, and the city records roughly 197 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Climate quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 87°F (31°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 75°F (24°C)
- Record high: 97°F (36°C) · Record low: 40°F (4°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: June (22 rainy days) · Sunniest: April (11.8 h sun/day)
- Climate type: tropical rainforest - steady heat, high humidity and frequent downpours in every month
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 87°F (31°C) and overnight lows stay near 78°F (26°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 75°F (24°C) and lows around 63°F (17°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 97°F (36°C) and dropped as low as 40°F (4°C).
Rain, sun and snow
June is usually the wettest month. It brings about 8.7 inches (222 mm) of rain over 22 days, while March is the driest. April brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.8 hours of sun a day.
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75° | 63° | 11 | 3.1 in | 9.0 h/day | 73% |
| February | 77° | 66° | 11 | 2.5 in | 10.1 h/day | 74% |
| March | 80° | 68° | 10 | 2.5 in | 10.6 h/day | 69% |
| April | 82° | 71° | 12 | 3.3 in | 11.8 h/day | 71% |
| May | 84° | 74° | 16 | 5.9 in | 11.5 h/day | 73% |
| June | 85° | 77° | 22 | 8.7 in | 10.5 h/day | 81% |
| July | 87° | 78° | 22 | 5.2 in | 11.4 h/day | 78% |
| August | 87° | 79° | 25 | 6.4 in | 10.9 h/day | 78% |
| September | 86° | 77° | 24 | 8.0 in | 10.0 h/day | 81% |
| October | 83° | 75° | 19 | 5.9 in | 9.5 h/day | 78% |
| November | 80° | 71° | 13 | 4.1 in | 9.1 h/day | 75% |
| December | 77° | 67° | 11 | 3.7 in | 8.8 h/day | 75% |
Miami month by month
Miami weather in January
January brings highs around 75°F (24°C), lows near 63°F (17°C), about 11 wet days - typically the coldest month of the year in Miami.
Miami weather in February
February brings highs around 77°F (25°C), lows near 66°F (19°C), about 11 wet days.
Miami weather in March
March brings highs around 80°F (26°C), lows near 68°F (20°C), about 10 wet days - typically the driest month of the year in Miami.
Miami weather in April
April brings highs around 82°F (28°C), lows near 71°F (22°C), about 12 wet days - typically the sunniest month of the year in Miami.
Miami weather in May
May brings highs around 84°F (29°C), lows near 74°F (23°C), about 16 wet days.
Miami weather in June
June brings highs around 85°F (30°C), lows near 77°F (25°C), about 22 wet days - typically the wettest month of the year in Miami.
Miami weather in July
July brings highs around 87°F (31°C), lows near 78°F (26°C), about 22 wet days - typically the hottest month of the year in Miami.
Miami weather in August
August brings highs around 87°F (31°C), lows near 79°F (26°C), about 25 wet days.
Miami weather in September
September brings highs around 86°F (30°C), lows near 77°F (25°C), about 24 wet days.
Miami weather in October
October brings highs around 83°F (28°C), lows near 75°F (24°C), about 19 wet days.
Miami weather in November
November brings highs around 80°F (27°C), lows near 71°F (22°C), about 13 wet days.
Miami weather in December
December brings highs around 77°F (25°C), lows near 67°F (20°C), about 11 wet days.
Seasons in Miami
March through May
March through May in Miami runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 82°F (28°C) and nights around 71°F (22°C); expect showers on roughly 38 days across the season.
June through August
June through August in Miami is hot, with daytime highs averaging 87°F (30°C) and nights around 78°F (26°C); expect showers on roughly 69 days across the season. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
September through November
September through November in Miami is hot, with daytime highs averaging 83°F (28°C) and nights around 74°F (24°C); expect showers on roughly 56 days across the season.
December through February
December through February in Miami is pleasantly warm, with daytime highs averaging 76°F (25°C) and nights around 66°F (19°C); expect showers on roughly 34 days across the season.
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Best time to visit Miami
The best time to visit Miami is generally December to March, when these months combine the driest skies with the most comfortable heat. Daytime temperatures in that window typically sit near 77°F (25°C).
Pack for Miami with lightweight, breathable clothing and strong sun protection for the hot months; a compact umbrella or rain shell - showers are a regular feature; moisture-wicking fabrics to cope with the humidity. Evenings can feel noticeably cooler than afternoons - July nights average 78°F (26°C).
Miami temperature records (2015-2024)
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ.