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What is the weather like in Miami, FL?
Miami, FL gets 57.2 in of precipitation a year over about 110 rainy days. August is the warmest month (average high 89°F) and January the coldest (average low 63°F).
Station: MIAMI BEACH, 7 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1970–2026; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Tropical monsoon climate
Miami, FL has hot summers and warm winters. Daytime highs range from about 75°F in January to 89°F in August. September is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to March and November to December, when daytime highs sit near 77°F.
Season
Months
Avg low
Avg high
Winter
Dec–Feb
64°
76°
Spring
Mar–May
70°
81°
Summer
Jun–Aug
78°
88°
Autumn
Sep–Nov
74°
84°
How much rain does Miami get?
Miami gets 57.2 in of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 110 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 69% of the US.
September is the wettest month, with 8.4 in. December is the driest, with 2.3 in. September has the most rainy days, about 14.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 38 days, to February 3, 2023.
From September 2025 to August 2026 Miami got 32.6 in of rain, against a normal of 57.2 in for those months. March 2026 had the most, with 6.4 in.
Monthly rainfall, September 2025 to August 2026, in inches. The dash on each month marks its 1991–2020 normal. A month with no bar has no report.
In January, Miami averages a high of 75°F and a low of 63°F. It gets 2.3 in of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 49% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 87°F (2007) and the record low is 32°F (1977). January is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Miami weather in February
In February, Miami averages a high of 76°F and a low of 64°F. It gets 2.3 in of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 57% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 89°F (2020) and the record low is 34°F (2022). February is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Miami weather in March
In March, Miami averages a high of 78°F and a low of 67°F. It gets 2.5 in of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 55% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 92°F (1977) and the record low is 32°F (1980). March is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Miami weather in April
In April, Miami averages a high of 80°F and a low of 70°F. It gets 3.4 in of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 53% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 95°F (2015) and the record low is 46°F (1987).
Miami weather in May
In May, Miami averages a high of 84°F and a low of 74°F. It gets 4.9 in of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 54% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 98°F (2005) and the record low is 58°F (1992).
Miami weather in June
In June, Miami averages a high of 87°F and a low of 77°F. It gets 7.8 in of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 30% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 97°F (1985) and the record low is 58°F (2020).
Miami weather in July
In July, Miami averages a high of 88°F and a low of 79°F. It gets 6.0 in of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 30% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 98°F (1974) and the record low is 66°F (1975).
Miami weather in August
In August, Miami averages a high of 89°F and a low of 79°F. It gets 7.5 in of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 28% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 98°F (2004) and the record low is 67°F (1982).
Miami weather in September
In September, Miami averages a high of 87°F and a low of 78°F. It gets 8.4 in of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 28% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 96°F (1972) and the record low is 67°F (1985).
Miami weather in October
In October, Miami averages a high of 84°F and a low of 75°F. It gets 6.5 in of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 42% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 95°F (1977) and the record low is 54°F (1989).
Miami weather in November
In November, Miami averages a high of 80°F and a low of 70°F. It gets 3.3 in of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 46% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 89°F (1997) and the record low is 39°F (1970). November is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Miami weather in December
In December, Miami averages a high of 77°F and a low of 66°F. It gets 2.3 in of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 47% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 89°F (2018) and the record low is 32°F (1989). December is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Miami
February is the sunniest month in Miami, with estimated sunshine of 57% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. August is the cloudiest, at 28%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 43% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Miami is cloudier than 72% of the US.
Humidity peaks in June at 79% and is lowest in March at 71%.
Miami has about 22 days a year above 90°F. Miami is cooler than 58% of the US.
These records cover MIAMI BEACH during 1970–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Miami station is 98°F, on July 12, 1974. The coldest is 32°F, on January 20, 1977.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 11.0 in of precipitation, on June 4, 2022.
28 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.2°F per decade since 1970.
The best time to visit Miami
The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to March and November to December, when daytime highs sit near 77°F.
Winter (December–February) is warm, with average highs around 76°F and lows near 64°F.
Spring (March–May) is warm, with average highs around 81°F and lows near 70°F.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 88°F and lows near 78°F. It can feel humid.
Autumn (September–November) is hot, with average highs around 84°F and lows near 74°F.
Miami climate questions
How much rain does Miami get?
Miami gets 57.2 in of precipitation in an average year, over about 110 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Miami?
September is the wettest month in Miami, with 8.4 in. December is the driest, with 2.3 in.
How many rainy days does Miami have a year?
Miami has about 110 days with measurable rain in an average year. September has the most, about 14.
What is the hottest month in Miami?
August is the warmest month in Miami, with an average high of 89°F.
What is the coldest month in Miami?
January is the coldest month in Miami, with an average low of 63°F.
What is the record high temperature in Miami?
Within the available 1970–2026 station history, the record high at the Miami station is 98°F, set on July 12, 1974. The record low is 32°F, on January 20, 1977.
What is the sunniest month in Miami?
February is the sunniest month in Miami, with estimated sunshine of 57% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. August is the cloudiest.
What is the best time to visit Miami?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to March and November to December, when daytime highs sit near 77°F.
