City in Florida

Best Time to Visit Miami

Best time to visit Miami: January, February and April. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.

⛅ 87°F now🕔 3:29 PM local📅 Best: January, February and April👥 450.000

Best time to visit Miami

Go in January, February and April. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: June, August and September - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★★★
February★★★★
March★★★★
April★★★★
May★★★★
June★★★☆☆
July★★★★
August★★★☆☆
September★★★☆☆
October★★★☆☆
November★★★★
December★★★☆☆

Climate in Miami month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRating
January74°62°2,4 in★★★★
February76°63°1,6 in★★★★
March79°68°4,4 in★★★★
April81°71°2,2 in★★★★
May87°76°4,6 in★★★★
June87°78°8,7 in★★★☆☆
July89°79°4,4 in★★★★
August89°78°5,6 in★★★☆☆
September87°77°8,3 in★★★☆☆
October84°74°6,1 in★★★☆☆
November81°70°4,5 in★★★★
December77°66°5,3 in★★★☆☆

Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

How Miami compares with nearby places

Annual averages, and the difference against Miami.

PlaceDistanceAvg tempvs hereAnnual rain
Miami-Dade County0 mi77°Fabout the same58 in
Biscayne National Park19 mi77°Fabout the same56 in
Broward County25 mi76°Fabout the same64 in
Key Largo49 mi78°F+33°F warmer42 in
Everglades National Park55 mi76°F33°F cooler52 in

Best time to visit each airport in Miami

1 airports mapped in this atlas

Best time to visit each beach in Miami

1 beaches mapped in this atlas

Best time to visit each district in Miami

2 districts and neighborhoods mapped in this atlas

Best time to visit each zip / postal code in Miami

2 zip and postal codes mapped in this atlas

Best time to visit each area code in Miami

1 area codes mapped in this atlas

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
  • A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid June, August and September - historically the least comfortable months here.

Summary

Miami is a city in Florida. Miami is known for South Beach, Art Deco and Latin culture. It has a population of about 450.000.

Right now it is 87°F (30°C) in Miami with partly cloudy. It feels like 97°F. Today runs from 78°F to 89°F. Chance of precipitation is 21%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.4/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Miami is January, February and April. The climate is temperate. June, August and September tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 89°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 62°F.

The closest major airport is Miami International Airport (MIA), about 6 mi away. Nearby highlights include South Beach, Biscayne National Park, Key Largo and Everglades (UNESCO World Heritage Site).

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 89°F is in line with the 89°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. driving is the strongest bet in Miami today at 8.9/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Weather in Miami right now

87°F
Partly cloudy · feels like 97°F
Humidity71%
Wind5 mph SSE
Gusts6 mph
UV index5.9 · Moderate
Cloud cover63%
Pressure1017 hPa
VisibilityGood · 10 mi
Air quality49 · Good
Sunrise6:58 AM
Sunset7:47 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 92%

Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 3:29 PM, Aug 25 local time.

⚠️Thu, Aug 27: damaging gusts to 49 mph.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Aug 29

⛈️ 89° / 84°

Thunderstorm with hail · 41% rain · wind 14 mph

Sunday, Aug 30

🌦️ 90° / 84°

Light drizzle · 39% rain · wind 15 mph

Things to do in Miami

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Miami.

Quick facts about Miami

TypeCity
StateFlorida
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates25°45′42.1″N 80°11′30.5″W (25.7617, -80.1918)
Population450.000
Known forSouth Beach, Art Deco and Latin culture
Local time3:29 PM (UTC-04:00)
Best monthsJanuary, February and April
ClimateTemperate

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Miami?

Miami is a city in Florida. Its coordinates are 25.7617, -80.1918. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Miami right now?

It is currently 87°F (30°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 71% and wind is 5 mph.

When is the best time to visit Miami?

January, February and April offer the most comfortable conditions in Miami, which has a temperate climate. June, August and September are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Miami in?

Miami observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 3:29 PM.

How many people live in Miami?

Miami has a population of approximately 450.000.

What is the nearest airport to Miami?

The closest airports are Miami International Airport (MIA), 6 mi away and Orlando International Airport (MCO), 197 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Miami?

Popular options include South Beach, Biscayne National Park, Key Largo, Everglades (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Everglades National Park and Myakka River State Park.

What places are in Miami?

Miami covers 7 places in this atlas, including Miami International Airport, South Beach, South Beach, Wynwood, ZIP Code 33101 and ZIP Code 33139.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Weather Service.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 25, 2026 at 3:29 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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