Which is the hottest month in Florida?

The hottest time of year in Miami, Florida is normally August. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 31°C with very high heat and humidity.

Best time to visit Florida

Q: When is the best time to visit Florida?

The best time to visit Florida (Miami) is April based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: Which month has the most rain in Florida?

In terms of rainfall, June is usually the wettest month in Miami, Florida with 201mm on average. There are normally 16 days in June with some rain.

Q: When is it sunniest in Florida?

The sunniest time of year in Miami, Florida is normally April with bright sunshine on average for 76% of daylight hours; that's 10 hours of sunshine per day.

Q: When is the sea warmest in Florida?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Miami, Florida in August when the water temperature reaches 30°C.

Renowned as the 'Sunshine State' Florida is on most people's list of favourite holiday destinations. Whether you are planning to head for the beach, explore the world's largest theme parks or tour the state, Florida weather is unlikely to disappoint. Sunshine and warmth are on tap most of the year.

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When is the best time to visit Florida?

The best time to visit Florida (Miami) is April based on the following average weather conditions.

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The weather guide for Florida (Miami) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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Florida's weather - an overview

Florida weather is hot and humid in summer with fairly high rainfall but also with plenty of sunshine. In winter it is cooler and drier but never gets particularly cold except possibly in the very far north.

South Beach Miami, Florida © sborisov - Fotolia.com

Although the summer is always the season with most rain, there is rainfall in all months almost everywhere.

However south of a line drawn from Fort Myers to Palm Beach weather conditions become more like the Caribbean with a clearly defined winter dry season from December to April. In Miami for example in April there are usually only 5 days with some rain.

Throughout the state summers are hot with daytime temperatures rising into the 30s Celsius from June to September. Interestingly summer days in the north can be hotter than they are in the south but summer nights in the north are a few degrees cooler.

Heat and humidity is also very high everywhere in summer during the day, but afternoon thunderstorms usually cool the air towards the end of the day so heat and humidity does not persist into the night. Florida has the highest number of thunderstorms per year of any US state.

Most rainfall also occurs at the height of summer between June and September with over 200mm of rain a month in some places. But despite the large number of days with rain there is still also a lot of sunshine - at least 8 hours a day on average everywhere.

Areas in the north-west and south-east receive most rainfall in the year, while rainfall is lowest in the far south-west and along the Florida Keys.

Hurricanes and other less serious tropical storms can strike Florida any time in the summer up to the end of November, however the risk is greatest between August and October.

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The Miami, Florida tropical storm risk chart above shows the hurricane season. The chart was processed from data supplied by the US Meteorological Agency (NOAA). Find out more about our data sources.

More about tropical storms

Hurricanes can pose a serious threat to life and property but on average less than four storms a year affect Florida and generally all they bring is cloud, high winds, rough seas and a lot of rain.

At the end of October the weather starts to get cooler and drier throughout the state and by the middle of December heat and humidity ceases to be a problem.

Between December and February ground frost can occur in the north of the state and on very rare occasions snow has even been seen. Despite this winters in Florida are generally very pleasant.

Even in Orlando, which is 400 kilometres north of the Florida Keys, daytime temperatures usually rise above 20°C most days during winter and will only fall below 10°C at night in January and February.

In coastal areas especially on the east coast winters are particularly mild. This is partly due to a fairly constant easterly wind that blows over the warm Atlantic Ocean to the east of Florida, and to the warm Gulf Stream current flowing up the east coast.

In Palm Beach, even in February the coldest month, the sea temperature does not usually drop below 24°C. However winter is also the jellyfish season so take advice before jumping in.

The best time to visit Florida is probably in March and April when it is warm and sunny; usually in these months over 75% of daylight hours are sun-filled, and temperatures range from the high teens Celsius at night to the high twenties during the day.

Heat and Humidity is generally low to moderate and in the south the sea is warm enough for swimming. From May onwards Florida weather begins to get hot again.

What to pack for Florida weather

In Florida you can get away with light clothing for most of the year, while some sort of protection from the rain is essential in summer.

Unless you are only visiting the south of the state in winter you will need an extra layer for evenings.

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Flight time^✝	9.5 hours
Time difference	UK -5 to -6 hours
Language(s)	English
Currency	US Dollar
Electricity	A + B plug (120V)
Driving side	Right
Visa^✝	Yes

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Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Florida.

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Which month has the most rain in Florida?

In terms of rainfall, January is usually the wettest month in Miami, Florida with 0mm on average. There are normally no days in January with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Florida?

The sunniest time of year in Miami, Florida is normally January with bright sunshine on average for 0% of daylight hours; that's 0 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Florida?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Miami, Florida in January when the water temperature reaches 0°C.

What is the flight time to Florida from the UK?

The flight time to Florida from the UK is typically 9.5 hours.

What is the time difference between Florida and the UK?

The time difference between Florida and the UK is UK time-5 to UK time-6 hours.

What is the main language spoken in Florida?

The main language spoken in Florida is English.

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What is the currency in Florida?

The currency in Florida is the US Dollar (USD).

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Which plugs are used in Florida?

Florida uses electrical plug type A + B (120 Volts).

Which side of the road do they drive on in Florida?

They drive on the right side of the road in Florida.

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Do you need a visa for Florida?

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