Miami weather in December
Miami in December averages 22°C (71°F) and 62 mm of rain.
Of the twelve months in Miami, December is the third coldest and the third driest.
- Average temp
- 22°C (71°F)
18–26°C · 64–78°F
- Rainfall
- 62 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- —
- Wind
- 13 km/h
What is Miami like in December?
Daytime
Days are warm, typically in the mid-20s°C or above.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Miami in December?
A light rain jacket
About 62 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A layer for the evening
Evenings cool off noticeably once the sun is down.
December compared with November and January
December in Miami is 2°C cooler than November and 28 mm drier than it, which averages 24°C (75°F).
December in Miami is 1.4°C warmer than January and 15 mm wetter than it, which averages 20°C (69°F).
Daylight in Miami in December
On 15 December the sun is up for 10 hours 32 minutes in Miami, rising about 06:59 and setting about 17:32 local time.
No month in Miami has less daylight than December.
Where to stay in Miami
Dates are a starting point for December.
Travel guides for Miami
What to read before you book.
Miami weather by month
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How December compares with the rest of the year
December is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 20°C / 69°F | 47 mm |
| February | 22°C / 71°F | 55 mm |
| March | 23°C / 73°F | 63 mm |
| April | 25°C / 77°F | 85 mm |
| May | 27°C / 80°F | 157 mm |
| June | 28°C / 83°F | 267 mm |
| July | 29°C / 84°F | 186 mm |
| August | 29°C / 84°F | 242 mm |
| September | 28°C / 83°F | 259 mm |
| October | 27°C / 80°F | 193 mm |
| November | 24°C / 75°F | 90 mm |
| December | 22°C / 71°F | 62 mm |
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FAQs about Miami in December
December climate averages for Miami, 1991–2020.
Miami averages 22°C (71°F) in December, ranging from about 18°C (64°F) at night to 26°C (78°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 62 mm falls across December, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
Yes. December averages 22°C (71°F) against 20°C (69°F) in January — 1.4°C warmer.
December is 2°C cooler than November, and 28 mm drier.
Yes. December falls inside the most comfortable stretch of the year here, November to April, on temperature and rainfall together.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what December is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 10 hours 32 minutes of daylight in mid-December, the least of any month in Miami.
On 15 December, sunrise is about 06:59 and sunset about 17:32 local time. Both shift across the month.
