Best time to visit · Miami · United States
The best time to visit Miami
Weather, crowds, prices and events for every month, so you can pick the trip that suits you.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
The best time to visit Miami is December to April, when days are warm and dry, the sea is pleasant and humidity is low — though this is also the most expensive and crowded season. May and November are good shoulder months. June to October is hot, humid and stormy and overlaps the hurricane season, which peaks from August to October; prices are lowest then, but plans need flexibility.
Key facts
- Best months
- December–April
- Shoulder season
- May and November
- Warmest month
- July (avg high 32°C (90°F))
- Coldest month
- January (avg high 24°C (75°F))
- Rainiest month
- August (~19 rainy days)
- Lowest hotel prices
- August–September
Seasons
Miami has a tropical climate: hot, humid summers with frequent afternoon thunderstorms, and warm, drier winters with plenty of sun. The Atlantic hurricane season officially runs from 1 June to 30 November, with the highest risk from August to October.
December–February
Winter
Dry, sunny and warm with low humidity: peak season for beaches and events such as Art Basel, with the highest prices.
March–May
Spring
Hot sunny days and warm sea, with spring break and festival crowds in March and the rainy season starting by late May.
June–August
Summer
Hot, humid and stormy, with afternoon downpours, hurricane season under way and the lowest hotel rates.
September–November
Autumn
Peak hurricane risk in September and early October, then drier, fresher weather and the return of high season by late November.
Month by month
Long-term averages (rounded). Crowds and prices are relative, 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest). Daylight is sunrise to sunset on the 15th.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Sea | Daylight | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°C | 16°C | 7 | 23°C | 10.7 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| February | 25°C | 17°C | 6 | 23°C | 11.3 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| March | 26°C | 18°C | 6 | 24°C | 11.9 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| April | 28°C | 21°C | 6 | 26°C | 12.7 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| May | 30°C | 23°C | 10 | 27°C | 13.4 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| June | 31°C | 25°C | 17 | 29°C | 13.7 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| July | 32°C | 25°C | 17 | 30°C | 13.6 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| August | 32°C | 26°C | 19 | 30°C | 13 h | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| September | 31°C | 25°C | 18 | 30°C | 12.3 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| October | 29°C | 23°C | 13 | 28°C | 11.5 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| November | 27°C | 20°C | 8 | 26°C | 10.8 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| December | 25°C | 17°C | 7 | 24°C | 10.5 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Yearly events
Recurring dates shift from year to year; confirm with the organiser before you book.
| Month | Events |
|---|---|
| January | Art Deco Weekend festival on Ocean Drive (usually mid-January) |
| February | Miami International Boat Show (usually February); South Beach Wine & Food Festival (usually late February) |
| March | Calle Ocho Music Festival in Little Havana (usually March); Ultra Music Festival and Miami Music Week (usually late March); Miami Open tennis (usually late March) |
| May | Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix at Hard Rock Stadium (usually early May) |
| July | Fourth of July fireworks on Miami Beach and the bayfront (4 July) |
| August | Miami Spice — fixed-price menus at well-known restaurants (usually August and September) |
| September | Miami Spice continues (usually through September) |
| October | Stone crab season opens (usually mid-October); Halloween celebrations on Lincoln Road and in South Beach (31 October) |
| November | Miami Book Fair at Miami Dade College (usually mid-November) |
| December | Art Basel Miami Beach and satellite art fairs (usually early December); New Year's Eve fireworks at Bayfront Park and on the beach (31 December) |
Cheapest and quietest times
Hotel prices are usually lowest in August–September, and the sights are quietest in September. Many visitors avoid August–September.
What to pack
| Season | Pack |
|---|---|
| Winter | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; A packable rain jacket for showers; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Spring | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Summer | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Autumn | Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; A packable rain jacket for showers; Comfortable walking shoes |
Questions travellers ask
+What is the best month to visit Miami?
The best time to visit Miami is December to April, when days are warm and dry, the sea is pleasant and humidity is low — though this is also the most expensive and crowded season. May and November are good shoulder months. June to October is hot, humid and stormy and overlaps the hurricane season, which peaks from August to October; prices are lowest then, but plans need flexibility.
+When are hotel prices lowest in Miami?
Usually in August–September. Peak heat and humidity as hurricane risk rises; hotel deals and Miami Spice soften the weather.
+What is the rainiest month in Miami?
August, with about 19 days of rain on average.
+How hot does Miami get?
The warmest month, July, averages highs of 32°C (90°F) and lows of 25°C (77°F).