Miami · SummerMonth summary
Miami weather in August
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
79°F – 88°F
🌧 Rainy days
81% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.6h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
April (8.2/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Miami in August?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: Miami in August: 88°F and 11.6h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Miami in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in August
In the height of summer, Miami sees high temperatures (31°F). Heat is a factor for outdoor activities. With 81% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. April (8.2/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 64°F | 75°F | 36% | 0.1in | 9.4h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 68°F | 79°F | 41% | 0.1in | 10.4h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 68°F | 79°F | 33% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 72°F | 82°F | 42% | 0.1in | 11.7h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 75°F | 84°F | 54% | 0.2in | 12.4h | 7.6/10 |
| ⛅ June | 77°F | 86°F | 75% | 0.3in | 11.9h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ July | 79°F | 88°F | 72% | 0.2in | 12.4h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ August | 79°F | 88°F | 81% | 0.2in | 11.6h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ September | 77°F | 86°F | 81% | 0.3in | 10.8h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ October | 75°F | 84°F | 65% | 0.2in | 10.2h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 72°F | 81°F | 44% | 0.1in | 9.8h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 68°F | 79°F | 37% | 0.1in | 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 August, Miami averages 88°F, 81% rainy days and 11.6h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10.
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Comparison
August vs April (best month)
The best month is April (score 8.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -3°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -39%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Miami in August
Is August a good time to visit Miami?
August is an acceptable time for Miami (score 7.0/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider April (8.2/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Miami in August?
Yes, 81% of days see rain in August. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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