Month guide · Miami · United States
Miami in April
What April is really like in Miami: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
April is one of the best months to visit Miami. Expect average highs of 28°C (82°F), lows of 21°C (70°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 12.7 hours of daylight. Hot and mostly dry with a warming sea; a good month once spring break ends.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 28°C (82°F) / 21°C (70°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 12.7 hours
- Sea temperature
- 26°C (79°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in April
April is the 7th-warmest month in Miami: days average 28°C (82°F) against a yearly average high of 28°C (82°F), and nights fall to about 21°C (70°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 30 days. Compared with March (26°C (79°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 30°C (86°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:58
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 19:44
- Daylight
- About 12.7 hours
- Sea
- 26°C (79°F)
Winter (December–February). Dry, sunny and warm with low humidity: peak season for beaches and events such as Art Basel, with the highest prices.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 4 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: April is one of the pricier months.
Events in April
April has no major recurring festival in Miami, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in April
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Historic site · Homestead
Coral Castle
Built single-handedly over more than two decades by Latvian immigrant Edward Leedskalnin, Coral Castle is a garden of carved limestone blocks, some weighing several tonnes, in Homestead about 45 km south of Downtown.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Kids
Historic site · South Beach
Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach
Afterwards, walk next door into the Miami Beach Botanical Garden, a quiet green space.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- History
- Free
Beach · South Beach
South Beach
The beach at Lummus Park, in front of Ocean Drive, is the classic Miami scene: wide pale sand, turquoise water, lifeguard towers painted in bright colours and volleyball courts, with the Art Deco hotels behind.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
Gallery · Downtown Miami
Pérez Art Museum Miami
Have lunch on the bayfront terrace, then walk next door to Frost Science in Museum Park.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Rainy day
- Architecture
- Views
The sea averages 26°C (79°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Miami.
What to pack
For highs near 28°C, lows near 21°C and 6 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Miami?
One of the best months to visit Miami. The other best months are December–March. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Miami?
It is one of the best months to visit Miami. Hot and mostly dry with a warming sea; a good month once spring break ends.
+How warm is Miami in April?
Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 21°C (70°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Miami in April?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.