Climate in Miami — Annual Weather Overview
Miami has a tropical climate — hot and humid year-round with a distinct wet season. The hottest month is August (average high 31.4°C) and the coolest is January (24.3°C). Temperatures are consistent year-round, with highs ranging only 7.1°C between the warmest and coolest months. Annual rainfall totals around 1653mm. September is the wettest month at 241.4mm, while January averages just 47.2mm. Average daily sunshine is 10.3 hours.
**Spring (March, April, May):** average highs 28.0°C, 322mm rain. **Summer (June, July, August):** average highs 30.6°C, 504mm rain. **Autumn (September, October, November):** average highs 28.6°C, 567mm rain. **Winter (December, January, February):** average highs 24.9°C, 261mm rain.
Miami — Monthly Temperatures
Miami — Monthly Rainfall
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Weather in Miami stays reasonable all year.
Miami weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.3°C | 17.2°C | 47.2mm | 9.6h | 9 | 10/10 |
| February | 25.5°C | 19.7°C | 90.3mm | 10.2h | 14 | 10/10 |
| March | 27.0°C | 20.7°C | 57.6mm | 10.7h | 9 | 10/10 |
| April | 28.1°C | 21.9°C | 110.0mm | 11.6h | 14 | 9/10 |
| May | 28.8°C | 22.8°C | 154.1mm | 11.7h | 17 | 9/10 |
| June | 29.5°C | 24.3°C | 228.4mm | 10.6h | 23 | 8/10 |
| July | 30.9°C | 25.5°C | 148.7mm | 11.3h | 22 | 9/10 |
| August | 31.4°C | 25.9°C | 126.8mm | 11.3h | 24 | 9/10 |
| September | 30.2°C | 24.6°C | 241.4mm | 9.7h | 24 | 8/10 |
| October | 28.8°C | 23.4°C | 144.8mm | 9.6h | 19 | 9/10 |
| November | 26.8°C | 21.5°C | 180.5mm | 8.8h | 13 | 9/10 |
| December | 24.8°C | 18.6°C | 123.2mm | 8.6h | 10 | 9/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Miami have?
Miami has a tropical climate — hot and humid year-round with a distinct wet season. Average highs range from 24.3°C in January to 31.4°C in August.
What is the hottest month in Miami?
August is the hottest month in Miami, with average highs of 31.4°C and lows of 25.9°C.
What is the coldest month in Miami?
January is the coolest month, with average highs of 24.3°C and lows of 17.2°C.
What is the wettest month in Miami?
September is the wettest month, averaging 241.4mm of rainfall over around 24 rainy days.
How much rain does Miami get per year?
Miami receives around 1653mm of rain per year. The driest month is January (47.2mm).
When is the best time to visit Miami?
The best time to visit Miami is All year. See the full month-by-month guide →
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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.