Weather in Miami, Florida
Flowers spill across the islands. Day 59 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
When the dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass.
- Moonrise
- 10:53 AM
- Moonset
- 12:15 AM
- In sign
- ♉︎ Taurus
Flowers spill across the islands
Miami at a glance
- Today vs. normal: NaN°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: January 21 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: 28 of 72, May 16–20
- Planting window: Direct sow okra, melons, and southern peas. Thin carrot rows.
Right now in the garden
Peak growing season
As of May 17, the growing season is at its peak — frost is months away. Continue succession-planting beans and summer squash. Start fall brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, kale) from seed indoors for transplanting in late summer.
Planting calendar
| Month | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | — |
| February | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | — |
| March | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | — |
| April | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | — |
| May | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | — | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| July | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| August | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| September | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| October | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | winter squash, tomatoes (last) |
| November | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | — |
| December | — | — |
A year in weather
August brings Miami's highest temperatures (~83°F mean), while January delivers the coolest (~67°F). Rain reaches its peak in September with 8.4 inches and drops to its lowest point in December at 2.3 inches.
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67° | 2.3″ | 5 |
| February | 69° | 2.3″ | 4 |
| March | 71° | 2.5″ | 4 |
| April | 75° | 3.4″ | 5 |
| May | 78° | 4.9″ | 6 |
| June | 81° | 7.8″ | 10 |
| July | 83° | 6.0″ | 9 |
| August | 83° | 7.5″ | 10 |
| September | 82° | 8.4″ | 11 |
| October | 79° | 6.5″ | 9 |
| November | 74° | 3.3″ | 5 |
| December | 70° | 2.3″ | 4 |
Regional context
Miami belongs to the humid subtropical climate region, sharing similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions with other cities in this zone.
Similar climates: Tampa, FL, Orlando, FL, Jacksonville, FL, Cape Coral, FL, Palm Bay, FL.
Naturalist notes
By late May, the white blossoms of Southern magnolia trees begin opening across Miami's parks and residential areas.
Painted bunting males return from winter migration in April, their brilliant blue heads and red underparts appearing at backyard feeders.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Miami?
- Miami's final spring frost usually occurs around mid-February, while the first fall frost returns around mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in Miami?
- September ranks as the wettest month, bringing about 8.4 inches of rain on average. The city gets roughly 57 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Miami?
- August typically records the highest temperatures, averaging about 83°F.
- What is the coldest month in Miami?
- January typically brings the lowest temperatures, averaging about 67°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Miami?
- Cool-season crops like peas and lettuce can be planted around the last spring frost in mid-February. Warm-season crops such as tomatoes and peppers should wait 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Miami get?
- Miami experiences about 81 rainy days per year on average.
- What hardiness zone is Miami?
- Miami's USDA hardiness zone depends on its lowest average winter temperature. Use the USDA's online lookup tool with the city ZIP code for the current zone designation.
Climate
Miami, Florida falls within a humid subtropical climate zone. Temperatures in January typically hover near 67°F, while July averages reach 83°F — creating a 16°F seasonal swing.
Throughout the year, Miami gets about 57 inches of precipitation distributed across roughly 81 rainy days.
Several factors control the city's yearly rhythm: its latitude at 25.8°N, closeness to large water bodies, and elevation. These elements determine what plants thrive here, frost timing, and daily weather patterns.