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Best time to visit Miami: month-by-month weather and events

For the mildest and driest weather, visit Miami from December to April. NOAA's 1991–2020 MIA normals show highs of 76.2–83.6°F from January to April with 1.83–3.36 inches of rain a month, against highs of 89.0–90.7°F and 7.36–10.51 inches of rain a month from June to September. The Miami Beach station is a few degrees cooler in summer (88.1°F in August).

Month-by-month climate table

Miami monthly climate normals (1991–2020): Miami International Airport with the Miami Beach station for comparison
MonthMIA normal highMIA normal lowMIA normal precipitationMiami Beach normal high / precipitationDated events (verified)
January76.2°F61.0°F1.83 in73.6°F / 2.33 inLife Time Miami Marathon and Half, Jan 31, 2027
February78.2°F63.2°F2.15 in74.8°F / 2.27 in—
March80.6°F65.6°F2.46 in76.5°F / 2.47 in—
April83.6°F69.8°F3.36 in79.6°F / 3.44 in—
May86.7°F73.4°F6.32 in82.7°F / 4.94 in—
June89.3°F76.3°F10.51 in86.0°F / 7.76 in—
July90.6°F77.5°F7.36 in87.8°F / 5.98 in—
August90.7°F77.7°F9.58 in88.1°F / 7.51 in—
September89.0°F76.9°F10.22 in87.0°F / 8.45 in—
October85.9°F74.2°F7.65 in83.7°F / 6.49 in—
November81.3°F68.3°F3.53 in78.9°F / 3.29 in—
December78.2°F64.3°F2.44 in76.1°F / 2.25 in—

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Miami International Airport (USW00012839) and Miami Beach (USW00092811), retrieved October 11, 2026. Normals are 30-year averages; actual weather varies. The marathon date is from the Life Time Miami Marathon.

How to choose your month

  • Mildest and driest: December–April.
  • Hot and wet: June–September highs are 89.0–90.7°F with 7.36–10.51 inches of rain.
  • Wettest: June (10.51 in), September (10.22 in) and August (9.58 in).
  • Driest: January (1.83 in) and February (2.15 in).

Limits of this guide

Normals describe typical conditions, not forecasts, and they do not capture storms. We have no verified dataset for crowds or hotel prices by month, so this page makes no price claims. Use the National Weather Service for forecasts and heat guidance.

Sources

Facts on this page were read from the sources below on October 11, 2026. Hours, fares, prices and event dates change — confirm with the source before you travel. How we research and update.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Miami?

December to April has the mildest and driest normals at MIA.

How hot does Miami get?

August has a normal high of 90.7°F at MIA.

When does it rain most in Miami?

June to September; June's normal is 10.51 inches.

When is the Miami Marathon?

Sunday, January 31, 2027, per the Life Time Miami Marathon.

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