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Best time to visit Miami: month by month
Short answer
November to April is the best time: dry and sunny, with highs of 24-28°C and about 10-12 rainy days a month, but it is also high season, with Art Basel in early December and spring break in March. From May to October it is hot and humid (about 29-31°C) with daily afternoon thunderstorms (18-25 rainy days a month), and hurricane season runs from June to November.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24°C | 17°C | 10 | high |
| Feb | 26°C | 20°C | 12 | very high |
| Mar | 27°C | 21°C | 11 | very high |
| Apr | 28°C | 22°C | 17 | high |
| May | 29°C | 23°C | 18 | medium |
| Jun | 30°C | 24°C | 25 | low |
| Jul | 31°C | 26°C | 23 | medium |
| Aug | 31°C | 26°C | 25 | low |
| Sep | 30°C | 24°C | 25 | low |
| Oct | 29°C | 23°C | 19 | medium |
| Nov | 27°C | 21°C | 12 | medium |
| Dec | 25°C | 19°C | 12 | very high |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
Warm and mostly dry, highs of 27-29°C; March brings spring break crowds, and rain increases in May (about 18 rainy days).
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Hot and humid, highs of 30-31°C, lows of 24-26°C and 23-25 rainy days a month, mostly short afternoon storms; hurricane season begins.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
September and October are still hot and stormy, with peak hurricane risk; November turns drier and more pleasant (27°C).
Winter (Dec–Feb)
The most comfortable months, highs of 24-26°C and lows of 17-20°C, with 10-12 rainy days; peak prices.
Events worth planning around
- Art Basel Miami Beach, early December
- Calle Ocho Festival in Little Havana, usually in March
- Miami Music Week and Ultra Music Festival, usually in March
- Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix, usually in early May
- South Beach Wine & Food Festival, usually in February
When to avoid
August to October has the highest hurricane risk and the most oppressive heat, while March (spring break and Ultra) and Art Basel week are the most crowded and expensive.
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Common questions
What is the best month to visit Miami?
November, January or April, with dry, warm weather and fewer crowds than February, March and December.
Is Miami worth visiting in summer?
Yes for lower prices, but expect heat around 31°C, high humidity and daily afternoon storms.
When is hurricane season?
From 1 June to 30 November, with the highest risk from August to October.