Best Time to Visit Miami

When to visit Miami

December–April is peak — 22–28°C, low humidity, dry days, sold-out hotels (Art Basel first week of December is the pricing peak). May–October is hot (30–33°C), humid, thunderstorm afternoons but hotels can be 40–60% cheaper. June–November is Atlantic hurricane season (statistical peak August–September); watch NOAA.

What each season changes

Miami is where Latin America meets the beach — 24 km of white sand, the largest Art Deco district in the world, one of North America's best Latin food scenes, and gateway to the Everglades, Florida Keys and Cuba (for approved travellers). Brightline high-speed rail now connects to Orlando in 3h30.

Season and price

Hotel rates in Miami follow demand more closely than weather. Shifting your dates by a week either side of a peak period often moves the nightly rate more than switching hotel category — check live prices for both before committing.

Seasonal planning tips

• Rent a car for Everglades, Wynwood and Coral Gables; South Beach + Brickell are walkable.

• Tipping 18–20% at restaurants + a 3% Miami Beach 'resort tax' is added at most hotels.

• Book Brightline train to Orlando (3h30) online — walk-up fares 40% higher.