Miami · WinterMonth summary
Miami weather in December
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
20°C – 26°C
🌧 Rainy days
37% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.5h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.8/10
📅 📅 Best month
April (8.2/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Miami in December?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore cultural sites and local food.
❌ No if: you need guaranteed sunshine for photos or outdoor activities.
Our take: December is a good time to visit Miami. April remains slightly better (+0.4 pts).
By trip type
Miami in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in December
🎯 Art Basel Miami Beach (early Dec) — contemporary art throughout the Design District Even in winter, Miami enjoys 26°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Expect rain on 37% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if April (8.2/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 18°C | 24°C | 36% | 2.6 | 9.4h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 20°C | 26°C | 41% | 2.2 | 10.4h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 20°C | 26°C | 33% | 2.2 | 11.0h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 22°C | 28°C | 42% | 2.7 | 11.7h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 24°C | 29°C | 54% | 5.1 | 12.4h | 7.6/10 |
| ⛅ June | 25°C | 30°C | 75% | 7.9 | 11.9h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ July | 26°C | 31°C | 72% | 4.5 | 12.4h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ August | 26°C | 31°C | 81% | 5.3 | 11.6h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ September | 25°C | 30°C | 81% | 7.1 | 10.8h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ October | 24°C | 29°C | 65% | 5.1 | 10.2h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 22°C | 27°C | 44% | 3.3 | 9.8h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 20°C | 26°C | 37% | 2.8 | 9.5h | 7.8/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In December, Miami averages 26°C, 37% rainy days and 9.5h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.8/10.
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Comparison
December vs April (best month)
The best month is April (score 8.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +2°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +5%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +2.2h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Miami in December
Is December a good time to visit Miami?
December is an excellent time to visit Miami (score 7.8/10). With 26°C, 9.5h of sunshine and 37% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Miami in December?
With 26°C max and 9.5h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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