Monthly climate guide
Miami weather in January
Expect warm weather in Miami in January: afternoons reach about 23°C (74°F), while nights drop to around 20°C (68°F). Around 58 mm of rain falls over the month (some rain), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are about the same as December and about the same as February.
What stands out in January
- There's little difference between day and night (around 3°C).
- Just 170 km apart, but Miami runs about 2°C warmer than Naples this month.
- January brings mid-winter to Miami.
- Rain is well below Miami's usual level (around 47% less).
January is typically Miami's coolest month.
Avg high
23°C
74°F
Avg low
20°C
68°F
Rainfall
58 mm
some rain
Humidity
75%
relative
Sky
60%
cloud · often cloudy
Miami weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°C / 74°F | 20°C / 68°F | 58 mm | 75% | 60% |
| February | 24°C / 75°F | 21°C / 70°F | 44 mm | 76% | 47% |
| March | 25°C / 76°F | 22°C / 71°F | 40 mm | 72% | 46% |
| April | 27°C / 80°F | 24°C / 75°F | 83 mm | 74% | 51% |
| May | 28°C / 82°F | 25°C / 77°F | 149 mm | 75% | 56% |
| June | 29°C / 84°F | 27°C / 81°F | 173 mm | 77% | 69% |
| July | 30°C / 86°F | 28°C / 82°F | 158 mm | 76% | 63% |
| August | 30°C / 86°F | 28°C / 83°F | 175 mm | 77% | 63% |
| September | 29°C / 85°F | 28°C / 82°F | 164 mm | 78% | 64% |
| October | 28°C / 82°F | 26°C / 79°F | 144 mm | 77% | 55% |
| November | 26°C / 78°F | 24°C / 74°F | 73 mm | 76% | 47% |
| December | 25°C / 76°F | 22°C / 72°F | 54 mm | 77% | 52% |
What to pack for January
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is January a good time to visit Miami?
Our Miami guide recommends: November to April, outside the hot, humid, and hurricane-prone summer and early autumn months.
Check the Atlantic hurricane season (June–November) if booking a summer trip — it can affect flights and outdoor plans with little notice.
Best time to visit Miami →Other United States cities in January
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Miami in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Miami?
January is a reasonable time for Miami: highs around 23°C and about 58 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.
How warm is Miami in January?
Average highs are about 23°C (74°F) and average lows about 20°C (68°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Miami in January?
Miami typically gets around 58 mm of rain in January — some rain.
When is the best time to visit Miami?
November to April, outside the hot, humid, and hurricane-prone summer and early autumn months.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Miami (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.