The best time to visit Miami: month by month, with the weather numbers and the 2026-27 event calendar
The short answer is mid-November to April. Here is why, with NWS weather normals for all 12 months and the event weeks that fill hotels in 2026 and 2027.
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- Best weather: Mid-November to April: highs 76 to 85°F and the least rain.
- Driest months: January to March, under 2.5 inches of rain each.
- Hardest months: June to October: 88 to 91°F highs, the wet season and hurricane peak.
- Book early for: Art Basel (Dec 4-6, 2026), March 2027 events, the F1 race (Apr 30-May 2, 2027).
- Our pick: Early December or the second half of April, around the big event weeks.
Come between mid-November and April for dry, warm days in the high 70s and low 80s, and pick a week without Art Basel, spring break or a race weekend if you want lower demand; summer is cheaper to eat out but hot, wet and inside hurricane season.
The short answer
Miami has two seasons that matter to a visitor. The dry season, roughly mid-October to mid-May, brings warm days, cooler nights and little rain. The National Weather Service dates the South Florida wet season from May 15 to October 15, and says it delivers 60 to 70% of the year's rain. The Atlantic hurricane season, June 1 to November 30, sits on top of it, with its peak on September 10.
So the best weather runs from mid-November, when hurricane season is winding down and rain has dropped to about 3.5 inches a month, through April, when highs reach the mid 80s and it is still fairly dry. Inside that window, January to March are the driest months in the airport's normals.
The catch is that everyone else knows this. Winter and spring are also when Miami stacks its biggest events, from Art Basel in December to the Miami Open, Ultra and Calle Ocho in March and the Formula 1 race at the start of May. Those weeks fill hotels and push up demand, so the smart move is to pick the season for the weather and then pick the week around the calendar.
Miami weather month by month
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76 to 77°F | 61 to 62°F | 1.6 in |
| February | 77 to 79°F | 62 to 64°F | 2.2 in |
| March | 80 to 82°F | 65 to 67°F | 2.5 in |
| April | 82 to 85°F | 68 to 72°F | 3.4 in |
| May | 85 to 88°F | 72 to 75°F | 6.3 in |
| June | 88 to 90°F | 75 to 77°F | 10.5 in |
| July | 90 to 91°F | 77 to 78°F | 7.4 in |
| August | 90 to 91°F | 77 to 78°F | 9.6 in |
| September | 88 to 90°F | 76 to 77°F | 10.2 in |
| October | 84 to 88°F | 71 to 76°F | 7.7 in |
| November | 80 to 83°F | 66 to 71°F | 3.5 in |
| December | 77 to 80°F | 62 to 66°F | 2.4 in |
1991 to 2020 daily normals at Miami International Airport: the temperature ranges run between the first and last day of each month, and rain is the sum of the daily normals. Miami Beach usually gets less summer rain than the airport; the weather service's wet-season normal is 35.6 inches for Miami Beach against 44.8 for Miami.
National Weather Service Miami, Daily Normals 1991-2020, Miami International Airport, and 2025 rainy season outlook, checked October 2026
The weeks that fill the city, November 2026 to May 2027
| Event | Dates | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving | November 26, 2026 | Citywide |
| Art Basel Miami Beach | December 4 to 6, 2026 | Miami Beach |
| Miami International Boat Show | February 10 to 14, 2027 | Several sites; 2027 venues not yet listed |
| South Beach Wine & Food Festival | February 25 to 28, 2027 | Greater Miami |
| Calle Ocho Music Festival | March 14, 2027 | SW 8th St between 12th and 27th Avenues, Little Havana |
| Miami Open tennis | March 14 to 28, 2027 (subject to change) | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens |
| Ultra Music Festival | March 26 to 28, 2027 | Bayfront Park, downtown Miami |
| Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix | April 30 to May 2, 2027 | Miami International Autodrome, Miami Gardens |
Spring break also falls in March. In March 2026 Miami Beach limited beach entrances on Ocean Drive, charged $40 to $100 flat in four Art Deco District garages and set $20 an hour street parking on high-impact days; the 2027 plan has not been announced.
artbasel.com, miamiboatshow.com, sobewff.org, miamiandbeaches.com, miamiopen.com, ultramusicfestival.com, formula1.com and F1 ticketing, City of Miami Beach, checked October 2026
The best time for your kind of trip
| Beach and pool, guaranteed sun | January to April; the driest stretch of the year |
| Warm evenings without the summer rain | November and late April to mid-May |
| A family trip | Early December or late April; skip March weekends in South Beach |
| Eating out for less | August and September, when Miami Spice runs (August 1 to September 30 in 2026; 2027 not announced) |
| Art and parties | Art Basel week, December 4 to 6, 2026 |
| Lowest hurricane risk in the warm months | May and early June, before the busy part of the season |
When to think twice
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What is the best month to visit Miami?
For weather, March is a strong pick: average highs of 80 to 82°F and about 2.5 inches of rain. It is also a busy month for events and spring break, so December, February and April are good alternatives.
What is the cheapest time to go to Miami?
Demand is lowest in late summer and early fall, which is also the hottest, wettest stretch and the peak of hurricane season. We do not quote hotel prices because they change week to week; compare a few dates before you book.
When is hurricane season in Miami?
June 1 to November 30. The National Hurricane Center puts the peak on September 10, with most activity between mid-August and mid-October.
When is the rainy season in Miami?
The National Weather Service dates the South Florida wet season from May 15 to October 15. June and September are the wettest months at Miami International Airport, with about 10 inches each.
Is Miami warm in winter?
Yes. January, the coolest month, has average highs of 76 to 77°F and lows of 61 to 62°F, per National Weather Service normals.
Altre guide
Miami in December: the weather, what is on in 2026, and what to packWeather · Seasonal · 4 min di letturaMiami in March: warm days, spring break and a packed 2027 calendarWeather · Seasonal · 4 min di letturaMiami hurricane season: the dates, the real risk for a trip, and what to do if a storm comesWeather · Hurricanes · 4 min di letturaClimate normals and the wet season from the National Weather Service Miami office (Daily Normals 1991-2020, Miami International Airport; 2025 rainy season outlook); hurricane season from the National Hurricane Center; event dates from artbasel.com, miamiboatshow.com, sobewff.org, miamiandbeaches.com, miamiopen.com, ultramusicfestival.com and formula1.com; spring break rules from the City of Miami Beach; Miami Spice from miamiandbeaches.com; all checked October 2026.