Miami, FL weather by month
South · Station: Miami International Airport, FL · NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
The best time to visit Miami, FL is January–March, November–December, when average daytime highs are comfortable and rainfall sits at or below the city's monthly average. Miami is hottest in July (avg high 91°F) and coolest in January (avg high 76°F). The wettest month is June (10.5 in) and the driest is January (1.8 in). Overall the annual mean temperature is about 77.5°F with 67.5 in of precipitation a year.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020. Data as of June 2026.
Monthly weather averages for Miami
| Month | Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | Avg precip (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76 | 61 | 1.8 |
| February | 78 | 63 | 2.2 |
| March | 81 | 66 | 2.5 |
| April | 84 | 70 | 3.4 |
| May | 87 | 73 | 6.3 |
| June | 89 | 76 | 10.5 |
| July | 91 | 78 | 7.4 |
| August | 91 | 78 | 9.6 |
| September | 89 | 77 | 10.2 |
| October | 86 | 74 | 7.7 |
| November | 81 | 68 | 3.5 |
| December | 78 | 64 | 2.4 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020. Data as of June 2026.
Best time to visit Miami
Based on the normals above, the most pleasant window is January–March, November–December. In those months daytime highs are in the mild-to-warm range and precipitation is no higher than the city's typical month, so you avoid both the peak hot of July (when highs reach about 91°F — stay hydrated and seek shade midday) and the cool, darker conditions around January (highs near 76°F). Try to avoid June if rain would spoil your plans — it is the wettest month at 10.5 in. Use the packing & comfort tool to check any specific month.
How Miami compares
Miami's 67.5 in of annual precipitation and 77.5°F mean temperature put it in context with other US cities. See where it ranks for warmest in January, rainiest overall and driest overall, or browse the full list of cities.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Miami?
The most comfortable time to visit Miami, FL is January–March, November–December, when average daytime highs are mild and rainfall is at or below the city's average. Miami is hottest in July (avg high 91°F) and coolest in January (avg high 76°F), per NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
What is the average temperature in Miami?
Miami's annual mean temperature is about 77.5°F. The warmest month is July (average high 91°F, low 78°F) and the coolest is January (average high 76°F, low 61°F).
How much rain does Miami get?
Miami receives about 67.5 inches of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June (10.5 in) and the driest is January (1.8 in).
Source
Monthly averages from the NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Miami International Airport, FL (reference values verified against the published normals). Climate normals describe a 30-year average, not a forecast; any individual year can differ. See our methodology for how "best time to visit" is derived.
Last updated: 2026-06-18