after Jacksonville (the first if we consider the metropolitan area), and is located on the southeastern coast of the peninsula, at nearly 26 degrees north latitude.
of the coldest month (January) is of 20.3 °C (68.6 °F), that of the warmest month (August) is of 29 °C (84.2 °F).
amounts to about 1,700 millimeters (67 inches) per year. There is no real dry season, although the least rainy season is winter, from December to February. In summer, from May to October, the rains are abundant, but they occur in the form of showers and thunderstorms, which release a lot of rain in a short time and therefore do not reduce too much the sunshine hours.
, from December to February, is pleasantly warm. Rainfall is fairly rare and is brought by cold fronts that sometimes can move from the continent to southern Florida.
The cold waves that are typical of large areas of the United States do not arrive this far south; after all, we are almost at the Tropic. Every so often, however, from December to March, a bit of
can arrive here, bringing mainly a bit of cold at night for two or three days, around 5/8 °C (41/46 °F), while the days remain very mild, around 18/20 °C (64/68 °F).
In January 1977, when many American states were hit by an intense cold wave, the temperature in Miami dropped for a couple of nights to -0.5 °C (31 °F), but even in those days of low-temperature records, daytime temperatures remained about 15 °C (59 °F). On January 22, 1985, a similar situation occurred, with a minimum temperature of -1°C (30 °F) and a maximum temperature of 15 °C (59 °F). In January 2010, there was a day with a maximum of 9 °C (48 °F).
, in March and April, and the even shorter autumn, in November, are warm, with almost summery weather but without the sticky heat and the frequent thunderstorms of summer.
, from May to October, is hot, but above all, it's sultry, although sea breezes give a bit of relief. Showers and thunderstorms are frequent and sometimes may be intense, but for the rest, the sun regularly shines.
in Miami is very good all year round. On average, there are 3,155 hours of sunshine per year. The sunniest months (also considering the length of the days) are March and April, while the least sunny are those of winter, when the sun still often shines. In summer, the sky is not always clear: scattered clouds can form quite often, and can sometimes swell, leading to showers and thunderstorms, but after the sun will shine again.
in Miami is warm enough to swim in all year round, in fact, it does not drop below 23.5 °C (74.5 °F) in winter, while in summer it gets very warm, so as to allow long swims.
From June to November, Miami, like the rest of Florida and the Gulf of Mexico, can be affected by
, which, however, are more frequent from August to October. In the past, some hurricanes have directly hit southern Florida and have been destructive, such as the "Great Miami Hurricane" in September 1926, Hurricane Okeechobee in September 1928, and Hurricane Andrew in August 1992.
to visit the city of Miami and explore the nature that surrounds it, like the Keys or the Everglades, goes from December to April. In winter, Miami is definitely the warmest and most sheltered place in the United States, and there are many sunny days, but, as we said, sometimes the weather can be a bit cool, windy or rainy.
, although, as mentioned, the sea is warm enough for swimming even in this season. The best period is probably from mid-March to late April. In May, the heat begins to be felt and thunderstorms increase in frequency, but you can still go. You could also go in the long summer, but the weather is hot and muggy, and there's also the risk, which should not be underestimated though statistically unlikely, of hurricanes.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the coolest month of the year, is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
20.3 °C, with a minimum of
16.1 °C and a maximum of
24.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
7.5 °C. However, it dropped to
2 °C in January 2010.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
29 °C. However, it reached
33.3 °C in January 2006.
Precipitation amounts to
45 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 66% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
13.2 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
23.7 °C. Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.
February is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
21.5 °C, with a minimum of
17.3 °C and a maximum of
25.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
9 °C. However, it dropped to
2.7 °C in February 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
30 °C. However, it reached
32 °C in February 2008.
Precipitation amounts to
55 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 68% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
13.4 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
23.4 °C. Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.
March is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
22.8 °C, with a minimum of
18.7 °C and a maximum of
27 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
11 °C. However, it dropped to
6.7 °C in March 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31.5 °C. However, it reached
33.9 °C in March 2003.
Precipitation amounts to
60 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 75% of the time.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is of
14.9 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
23.9 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
April is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
24.8 °C, with a minimum of
21 °C and a maximum of
28.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
15 °C. However, it dropped to
11.7 °C in April 2003.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32.5 °C. However, it reached
36.1 °C in April 2020.
Precipitation amounts to
85 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 76% of the time.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is of
15.4 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
25.1 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
May is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
26.7 °C, with a minimum of
23 °C and a maximum of
30.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
19 °C. However, it dropped to
13.3 °C in May 1992.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34 °C. However, it reached
36.7 °C in May 2017.
Precipitation amounts to
160 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 72% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is of
14.2 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
26.9 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
June is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
28.2 °C, with a minimum of
24.6 °C and a maximum of
31.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
22 °C. However, it dropped to
19 °C in June 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34.5 °C. However, it reached
36.7 °C in June 2009.
Precipitation amounts to
265 mm, distributed over 18 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 40 minutes. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 70% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
11.7 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
28.7 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
July is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
28.9 °C, with a minimum of
25.3 °C and a maximum of
32.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
22.5 °C. However, it dropped to
20.6 °C in July 2002.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
35 °C. However, it reached
38.9 °C in July 2019.
Precipitation amounts to
185 mm, distributed over 17 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 73% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
11.3 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
29.6 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
August, the hottest month of the year, is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
29 °C, with a minimum of
25.4 °C and a maximum of
32.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
22.5 °C. However, it dropped to
21 °C in August 2006.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34.5 °C. However, it reached
36.1 °C in August 1993.
Precipitation amounts to
245 mm, distributed over 19 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 72% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
11 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
29.9 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
September is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
28.3 °C, with a minimum of
24.9 °C and a maximum of
31.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
22.5 °C. However, it dropped to
21 °C in September 2001.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34 °C. However, it reached
36 °C in September 2007.
Precipitation amounts to
260 mm, distributed over 18 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 71% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
11.3 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
29.4 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
October is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
26.7 °C, with a minimum of
23.4 °C and a maximum of
29.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
18.5 °C. However, it dropped to
12.8 °C in October 2008.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33 °C. However, it reached
34.4 °C in October 2009.
Precipitation amounts to
195 mm, distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 73% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
13.3 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
28.1 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
November is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
23.8 °C, with a minimum of
20.2 °C and a maximum of
27.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
13.5 °C. However, it dropped to
7.2 °C in November 2006.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
30.5 °C. However, it reached
32.8 °C in November 2002.
Precipitation amounts to
90 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 67% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
13.4 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
26.2 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
December is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
21.8 °C, with a minimum of
17.9 °C and a maximum of
25.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
10 °C. However, it dropped to
2 °C in December 2010.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
29.5 °C. However, it reached
31.7 °C in December 2009.
Precipitation amounts to
60 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 35 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 66% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
12.8 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
24.8 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.