Month guide · Miami · United States
Miami in September
What September is really like in Miami: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Massimo Catarinella, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
September is a month many travellers avoid. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 25°C (77°F), about 18 rainy days and roughly 12.3 hours of daylight. The height of hurricane season and one of the wettest, stickiest months; prices are low, but keep plans flexible and consider travel insurance.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days
- About 18
- Daylight
- About 12.3 hours
- Sea temperature
- 30°C (86°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in September
September is the 4th-warmest month in Miami: days average 31°C (88°F) against a yearly average high of 28°C (82°F), and nights fall to about 25°C (77°F). Rain falls on roughly 18 of its 30 days. Compared with August (32°C (90°F)), September is about as warm; by October highs drop to around 29°C (84°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 07:06
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 19:25
- Daylight
- About 12.3 hours
- Sea
- 30°C (86°F)
Summer (June–August). Hot, humid and stormy, with afternoon downpours, hurricane season under way and the lowest hotel rates.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, September rates 2 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in January). That makes September one of the better-value months to book.
Events in September
- Miami Spice continues (usually through September)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in September
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Neighbourhood · Little Havana
Little Havana and Calle Ocho
Visit on the last Friday of the month for Viernes Culturales, a street festival of music, art and food.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Food
- History
- Free
- After dark
Park · Key Biscayne
Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park
At the southern tip of Key Biscayne, this state park has a long sandy beach, shady trails and the Cape Florida Lighthouse, built in 1825 and the oldest standing structure in Miami-Dade County.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Outdoors
- History
- Views
- Kids
- Nature
Experience · Downtown Miami
Biscayne Bay boat tour
Take a late-afternoon departure for the best light on the skyline and the mansions.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Views
- Kids
- Couples
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Garden · Coral Gables
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
This 33-hectare garden in Coral Gables has collections of palms, cycads and flowering tropical trees around a chain of lakes, plus a rainforest area and a butterfly conservatory.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Couples
- Kids
The sea averages 30°C (86°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Miami.
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 25°C and 18 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is September a good time to visit Miami?
A month many travellers avoid, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, December–April are better overall. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Miami?
It is a month many travellers avoid. The height of hurricane season and one of the wettest, stickiest months; prices are low, but keep plans flexible and consider travel insurance.
+How warm is Miami in September?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Miami in September?
Expect rain on about 18 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.