What December feels like in Miami
December is early winter in Miami, although winter here means warm days rather than cold ones. Warm daytime weather invites long lunches outside and evening strolls. The gap between afternoon and night is small, so nights stay warm and the temperature hardly changes after dark. The air carries some moisture, so hot spells feel a little sticky.
Rain in Miami in December
It is a changeable month: rain comes about one day in 3, with dry spells in between. Each rainy day adds about 6.8 mm (0.3 in), a proper wetting rather than a sprinkle. The yearly figure is similar, around 7.3 mm per wet day.
Daylight and sunshine in December
On 15 December the sun rises at about 7:00 am and sets around 5:32 pm local time, giving 10 h 33 min of daylight. Days are getting shorter: 22 min less daylight than in mid-November. Measured sunshine covers about 86% of the daylight — skies are mostly clear.
How December compares to the rest of the year
In Miami's temperature order, December sits as the 3rd coolest month. Compared with November, afternoons are 1.4°C (2.5°F) cooler, with 9 mm less rain. The cooling trend carries on into January. By January, typical highs are 23.6°C (74.5°F).
Who December suits
- Sightseeing: a good fit — the weather rarely gets in the way of a city walk.
- Parks & outdoor: a good fit — pleasant for gardens, parks and riversides.
- Beach: less ideal — too many rainy days.
Tips for visiting Miami in December
Rain Protection
Keep a small umbrella in your bag and wear shoes that cope with puddles.
Sunglasses
Bright days make sunglasses worth packing.
Quick questions
How warm is Miami in December?
Afternoons average 24.8°C (76.6°F) and nights about 19.8°C (67.6°F) — warm by most people's standards. It is the 3rd coolest month of the year.
Does it rain a lot in Miami in December?
Quite a lot — 61 mm spread over about 9 days.
What should I wear in Miami in December?
Pack rain protection and sunglasses. There is little need to change for the evening.
Is December or January better for visiting Miami?
January scores better on our climate ranking (#2 of 12 vs #4), rated Great against Great. January is cooler and has fewer rainy days.