What to Wear in Miami
USA · 9 monthly packing guides
Miami rewards color, confidence, and resort silhouettes. South Beach is bold and body-conscious; Design District is gallery-curated; Coconut Grove is tropical-casual. The common denominator is humidity — 32°C / 90°F here feels 6°C / 11°F heavier than 32°C / 90°F anywhere else — and a nightlife culture with real dress codes at the door. Swim cover-ups are not optional; neither is a packable rain layer from June through October.
Choose your month below to match your layers and shoes to the weather. Across the months covered, average daily lows reach 16°C / 61°F in January; average highs reach 35°C / 95°F in August.
Compare Miami by month
Monthly averages help compare packing needs; check the forecast before departure. Only months with published guides are listed. See the source notes below for station and measurement differences. Scroll across the table to see all weather details on a small screen.
| Month | Average low | Average high | Rain days | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January packing guide | 16°C / 61°F | 25°C / 77°F | 8 | 10h 40m |
| February packing guide | 17°C / 63°F | 26°C / 79°F | 7 | 11h 17m |
| May packing guide | 23°C / 73°F | 30°C / 86°F | 11 | 13h 30m |
| June packing guide | 25°C / 77°F | 32°C / 90°F | 18 | 13h 45m |
| July packing guide | 25°C / 77°F | 33°C / 91°F | 17 | 13h 40m |
| August packing guide | 25°C / 77°F | 35°C / 95°F | 19 | 13h 15m |
| October packing guide | 23°C / 73°F | 30°C / 86°F | 14 | 11h 35m |
| November packing guide | 20°C / 68°F | 27°C / 81°F | 9 | 10h 55m |
| December packing guide | 18°C / 64°F | 26°C / 79°F | 8 | 10h 30m |
Choose your Miami packing list
Miami in January: 25°C / 77°F afternoons, 16°C / 61°F nights, the coolest month and the fullest outdoor calendar.
In this capsule: Clear PVC stadium tote, navy trim; Navy unlined cotton chore jacket; Cherry-red cropped V-neck cardigan.
Miami in February: 26°C / 79°F afternoons, 17°C / 63°F nights, the Boat Show and the Coconut Grove Arts Festival mid-month and SOBEWFF at the end.
In this capsule: Blush-pink linen tie-front shirt; White knife-pleated midi skirt; Mint linen blazer.
Miami in May: 30°C / 86°F afternoons, 23°C / 73°F mornings, 72% humidity, 11 rain days — last dry month before hurricane season.
In this capsule: Bright sundress (midi or short); Black scoop-neck one-piece swimsuit; Coral scoop-neck one-piece swimsuit.
Miami in June: 32°C / 90°F afternoons, 25°C / 77°F mornings, 76% humidity, 18 rain days — sunny morning, 2-5pm storm, clear evening.
In this capsule: Black floral V-neck midi dress; Terracotta one-shoulder swimsuit; Cream crochet bikini.
Miami in July: 33°C / 91°F afternoons, 25°C / 77°F mornings, 75% humidity, 17 rain days — plan around the 2-5pm storm window.
In this capsule: Deep-coral tropical sundress; Coral scoop-neck one-piece swimsuit; Cobalt high-waist bikini.
Miami in August: 35°C / 95°F afternoons, 25°C / 77°F mornings, 76% humidity, 19 rain days — peak Cape Verde hurricane season.
In this capsule: Cream linen midi shirtdress; Black scoop-neck one-piece swimsuit; Terracotta one-shoulder swimsuit.
Miami in October: 30°C / 86°F afternoons, 23°C / 73°F nights, the wet season's last fortnight, two king-tide weeks and the dry season's first.
In this capsule: Seafoam hooded packable rain shell; White cotton balloon-sleeve blouse; Seafoam wrap dress, side tie.
Miami in November: 27°C / 81°F afternoons, 20°C / 68°F nights, the first full month of the dry season and the last of hurricane season.
In this capsule: Chocolate-brown ruched one-piece; Ecru and sky-blue striped linen shirt; Khaki high-waist pleated trousers.
Miami in December: 26°C / 79°F afternoons, 18°C / 64°F nights, Art Week's bag rules and an El Niño winter.
In this capsule: Taupe structured flap crossbody; Mauve hooded packable rain shell; Cream collarless cropped jacket.
Climate sources by month
These credits follow the source recorded on each monthly guide. Climate figures inform the packing advice; outfit combinations and illustrations are editorial suggestions.
- January: NOAA · Miami International Airport · 1991–2020 normals
- February: NOAA · Miami International Airport · 1991–2020 normals
- May: NOAA · Miami International Airport · 1991–2020 normals
- June: NOAA · Miami International Airport · 1991–2020 normals
- July: NOAA · Miami International Airport · 1991–2020 normals
- August: NOAA · Miami International Airport · 1991–2020 normals
- October: NOAA · Miami International Airport · 1991–2020 normals
- November: NOAA · Miami International Airport · 1991–2020 normals
- December: NOAA · Miami International Airport · 1991–2020 normals
Frequently asked questions
Start with your travel month. The 9 published guides cover January, February, May, June, July, August, October, November, December. Compare the average low as well as the high: among these months, January has the lowest average low at 16°C / 61°F, while August has the highest average high at 35°C / 95°F. For a trip spanning two months, read both lists before deciding which layers to bring.
No. They are monthly climate averages for planning, not temperatures promised for a particular day or hour. Check the local forecast close to departure and adjust your layers and rain protection. The source, station and averaging period are listed for each month where recorded; different stations or rain-day definitions can affect comparisons.
No. Treat the capsule as a set of clothing functions: walking shoes, a base outfit, weather protection and any change for dinner or a venue's dress code. Start with equivalents you own. Adjust quantities to your trip length and laundry access; the illustrations are outfit suggestions, not a shopping requirement.