Season guide · Miami · United States
Miami in autumn
September–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
Peak hurricane risk in September and early October, then drier, fresher weather and the return of high season by late November. Expect highs up to 31°C (88°F) and lows around 20°C (68°F), with about 39 rainy days across September–November.
Key facts
- Months
- September–November
- Temperatures
- 20°C (68°F) to 31°C (88°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 39
- Sea
- 26°C (79°F) to 30°C (86°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in autumn
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 31°C (88°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 18 | 12.3 h | 2/5 |
| October | 29°C (84°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 13 | 11.5 h | 3/5 |
| November | 27°C (81°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 8 | 10.8 h | 4/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 29°C (84°F) against a yearly 28°C (82°F), and 39 of the year's roughly 134 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in autumn
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- September: Miami Spice continues (usually through September)
- October: Stone crab season opens (usually mid-October)
- October: Halloween celebrations on Lincoln Road and in South Beach (31 October)
- November: Miami Book Fair at Miami Dade College (usually mid-November)
Good choices for autumn
Gallery · Wynwood
Wynwood Walls
The walls inside the ticketed garden are the best known, but the surrounding streets are free; come in the late afternoon and stay for dinner.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Photo spot
- Iconic
- Food
Gallery · Downtown Miami
Pérez Art Museum Miami
PAMM, in a Herzog & de Meuron building on Biscayne Bay, shows modern and contemporary art with a focus on the Americas and the African diaspora.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Rainy day
- Architecture
- Views
Museum · Downtown Miami
Frost Science Museum
Look up through the giant oculus lens at the bottom of the aquarium to watch sharks and rays swim overhead.
- Time needed
- 3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Nature
Day trips in autumn
- Fort Lauderdale (About 30–45 minutes by train or car) — Fort Lauderdale has a long beach backed by its wave-shaped beachfront wall and the boat-lined canals around Las Olas Boulevard, where water taxis shuttle between restaurants and shops.
- Palm Beach (About 1 hour by Brightline) — Palm Beach's Worth Avenue is lined with designer shops around Mediterranean-style courtyards, and the Flagler Museum occupies Whitehall, Henry Flagler's 1902 Gilded Age mansion.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is autumn a good time to visit Miami?
It is a trade-off: Peak hurricane risk in September and early October, then drier, fresher weather and the return of high season by late November. The best months overall are December–April.
+What is the weather like in Miami in autumn?
Highs of up to 31°C (88°F) and lows around 20°C (68°F), with about 39 rainy days over the season.