Miami Weather in February

What February feels like in Miami

February is late winter in Miami, although winter here means warm days rather than cold ones. Days are warm enough for short sleeves, and time outdoors is easy. The gap between afternoon and night is small, so nights stay warm and the temperature hardly changes after dark. Some humidity hangs in the air, noticeable when the sun is strong.

Rain in Miami in February

Expect a mix of dry and wet days, with rain about one day in 3. Wet days average about 5.7 mm (0.2 in), enough to soak you without an umbrella. That is lighter than the city's yearly norm of about 7.3 mm per rainy day. February is Miami's driest month of the year.

Daylight and sunshine in February

In mid-February, sunrise is at about 6:57 am and sunset at about 6:13 pm (local time) — 11 h 17 min of daylight. The days are stretching out — 35 min more daylight than mid-January. The sun is out for roughly 89% of those daylight hours, so skies are mostly clear.

How February compares to the rest of the year

Ranked by average high, February comes out as the 2nd coolest month in Miami. Compared with January, afternoons are 0.9°C (1.6°F) warmer, with 1 mm less rain. Temperatures keep climbing into March. The next month's average high: 25.6°C (78.1°F).

Who February suits

• Sightseeing: a good fit — the weather rarely gets in the way of a city walk.
• Parks & outdoor: a good fit — good conditions for sitting outside.
• Beach: less ideal — too many rainy days.

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