Miami Weather in August

What August feels like in Miami

For Miami, August is late summer on the calendar. Afternoons are hot, so sightseeing works best in the morning or evening. Even after dark it stays hot and sultry. High humidity makes the heat feel heavier and sticky, especially on still afternoons.

Rain in Miami in August

Rain is part of normal life this month, falling on most days. Wet days average about 6.8 mm (0.3 in), enough to soak you without an umbrella. Across the year Miami averages about 7.3 mm per rainy day, so August is typical. It is among the three wettest months of the year.

Daylight and sunshine in August

Mid-month, Miami gets 13 h 4 min of daylight, from sunrise near 6:54 am to sunset near 7:58 pm. Days are getting shorter: 32 min less daylight than in mid-July. About 85% of daylight hours are sunny; in short, skies are mostly clear.

How August compares to the rest of the year

August is the warmest month of the year in Miami. Compared with July, afternoons are 0.3°C (0.5°F) warmer, with 18 mm more rain. The cooling trend carries on into September. By September, typical highs are 29.7°C (85.5°F).

Who August suits

• Sightseeing: less ideal — rain falls on more than half the days.
• Parks & outdoor: less ideal — afternoons are too warm to linger outside.
• Beach: less ideal — too many rainy days.
• Museums & indoor: a good choice — with rain on most days, galleries and museums make easy plans.

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