Florida (Miami) · December
Best travel monthTravel seasonUSA · North America
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ø day, range from coolest to warmest dayØ dayrange | 25° (77°)16– (61–)29 (84) | 26° (79°)17– (63–)29 (84) | 27° (81°)22– (72–)32 (90) | 29° (84°)25– (77–)32 (90) | 31° (88°)27– (81–)33 (91) | 32° (90°)28– (82–)34 (93) | 33° (91°)29– (84–)34 (93) | 33° (91°)28– (82–)34 (93) | 32° (90°)28– (82–)34 (93) | 30° (86°)25– (77–)33 (91) | 28° (82°)22– (72–)30 (86) | 26° (79°)19– (66–)29 (84) |
Ø night, range from coldest to warmest nightØ nightrange | 17° (63°)7– (45–)23 (73) | 19° (66°)9– (48–)23 (73) | 20° (68°)11– (52–)24 (75) | 22° (72°)15– (59–)26 (79) | 24° (75°)20– (68–)26 (79) | 26° (79°)22– (72–)28 (82) | 26° (79°)22– (72–)28 (82) | 27° (81°)23– (73–)28 (82) | 26° (79°)23– (73–)28 (82) | 24° (75°)18– (64–)27 (81) | 21° (70°)13– (55–)25 (77) | 19° (66°)11– (52–)24 (75) |
☀️Sunshine | 5h | 6h | 6h | 6h | 6h | 5h | 6h | 6h | 5h | 5h | 5h | 5h |
🌊Water Temp | 23° (73°) | 23° (73°) | 24° (75°) | 26° (79°) | 28° (82°) | 30° (86°) | 31° (88°) | 31° (88°) | 30° (86°) | 29° (84°) | 26° (79°) | 24° (75°) |
🌧Rain Days | 3d38mm (1.5") | 4d60mm (2.3") | 4d61mm (2.4") | 5d94mm (3.7") | 8d164mm (6.5") | 12d273mm (10.7") | 12d186mm (7.3") | 14d227mm (8.9") | 13d218mm (8.6") | 9d157mm (6.2") | 5d87mm (3.4") | 4d59mm (2.3") |
Best travel time current monthØ = average · small figures = range: coolest–warmest day / coldest–warmest nightClimate data 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Travel season — mid-range prices, good availability.
December is among the best months in Florida (Miami): only 4 rain days, 26°C (79°F) highs, and good sunshine make for ideal holiday conditions.
Daytime highs average 26°C (79°F), cooling to 19°C (66°F) at night (daily average: 23°C (73°F)). Peaks reach around 29°C (84°F), the coldest nights around 11°C (52°F). With 5 sunshine hours per day and 4 rain days (59 mm (2.3 in)), this is one of the cloudier months. Sea temperature is 24°C (75°F) — pleasantly warm for long swim sessions.
Pack light summer clothing, sunscreen, and swimwear — beach and water conditions in December are ideal.
Miami at its best: 20–28°C (68–82°F), no hurricane risk. Art Basel in early December fills Miami Beach with the international art world. Ultra Music Festival in March turns Bayfront Park into the biggest electronic music festival in the US. Spring Break livens up Wynwood and Collins Avenue.
Events & Festivals
- Art Basel Miami Beachfirst week of December (4 days)
The most important art fair in the Western Hemisphere turns Miami Beach into an international art capital every year. Alongside the main fair at the Convention Center, dozens of satellite fairs take over hotel rooms, beaches and warehouses in Wynwood and the Design District.
Packing list for Florida (Miami) in December
- T-shirts and shorts
- Swimwear and beach towel
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Small umbrella (occasional showers possible)
- Insect repellent
- Travel first-aid kit
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is December a good time to visit Florida (Miami)?
- Yes — December is one of the best months to visit Florida (Miami) (Climate Score: 78/100). Pleasant temperatures (26°C (79°F)), good sunshine (5 h/day), and few rain days (4) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Florida (Miami) in December?
- In December, Florida (Miami) sees daily highs of 26°C (79°F). Nights cool to 19°C (66°F), with a daily average of 23°C (73°F). Peaks reach around 29°C (84°F), the coldest nights around 11°C (52°F).
- How much rain falls in Florida (Miami) in December?
- In December, Florida (Miami) receives an average of 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain over 4 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Florida (Miami) get in December?
- Florida (Miami) averages 5 sunshine hours per day in December — below the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Florida (Miami) in December?
- Water temperature in Florida (Miami) in December averages 24°C (75°F) — pleasantly warm for swim sessions.
