Month guide · Miami · United States
Miami in January
What January 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
January is one of the best months to visit Miami. Expect average highs of 24°C (75°F), lows of 16°C (61°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 10.7 hours of daylight. Dry, sunny and warm, with occasional cool fronts; high season, so book hotels and restaurants early.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 24°C (75°F) / 16°C (61°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 10.7 hours
- Sea temperature
- 23°C (73°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in January
January is the coolest month in Miami: days average 24°C (75°F) against a yearly average high of 28°C (82°F), and nights fall to about 16°C (61°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 31 days. Compared with December (25°C (77°F)), January is about as warm; by February highs stay near 25°C (77°F).
- Sunrise (15 January)
- About 07:09
- Sunset (15 January)
- About 17:51
- Daylight
- About 10.7 hours
- Sea
- 23°C (73°F)
Autumn (September–November). Peak hurricane risk in September and early October, then drier, fresher weather and the return of high season by late November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, January rates 5 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: January is one of the pricier months.
Events in January
- Art Deco Weekend festival on Ocean Drive (usually mid-January)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in January
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Beach · South Beach
South Beach
For a calmer stretch, walk south to South Pointe Park, where the pier looks out at cruise ships heading to sea.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
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
Park · Key Biscayne
Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park
Ask at the park about guided lighthouse climbs, then rent a bike and ride the island's trails.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Outdoors
- History
- Views
- Kids
- Nature
Experience · Downtown Miami
Biscayne Bay boat tour
Sightseeing boats from Bayside Marketplace circle Biscayne Bay past the cruise port, Fisher Island and the waterfront mansions of Star Island, with views back to the Downtown and Brickell skylines.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Views
- Kids
- Couples
The sea averages 23°C (73°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Miami.
What to pack
For highs near 24°C, lows near 16°C and 7 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is January a good time to visit Miami?
One of the best months to visit Miami, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are February–April and December. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is January a good time to visit Miami?
It is one of the best months to visit Miami. Dry, sunny and warm, with occasional cool fronts; high season, so book hotels and restaurants early.
+How warm is Miami in January?
Average highs are around 24°C (75°F) and lows around 16°C (61°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Miami in January?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.