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Things to do in Miami
Boat tours, sunset cruises and snorkeling and more, with the best month for each. Miami is most comfortable for sightseeing in November to March.
Photo: Marc Averette, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Boat tours
- Sunset cruises
- Snorkeling
- Helicopter tours
- Scuba diving
- Zipline tours
- Cooking classes
- Hot air balloon rides
- ATV tours
- Day trips
- Food tours
- Walking tours
- Private tours
- Segway tours
- Kayak tours
Popular tours in Miami
Speedboat Sightseeing Adventure of MiamiFrom $42View 
Miami Millionaires Sightseeing CruiseFrom $18View 
Miami Biscayne Bay rich and famous Sightseeing Boat TourFrom $25View 
City Half Day Tour of Miami by Bus with Sightseeing CruiseFrom $40View 
Miami City Tours – 5 Sites, 4 Stops, One Tour – 3.5 Hours of FunFrom $28View 
The Official Art Deco Walking Tour by The Miami Design Preservation LeagueFrom $50View
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What to book in Miami
Boat toursBest Nov–Apr
Sunset cruisesBest Nov–Apr
SnorkelingBest Nov–May
Helicopter toursBest Nov–Apr
Scuba divingBest Nov–May
Zipline toursBest Nov–Mar
Cooking classesAll year
Hot air balloon ridesBest Nov–Apr
ATV toursBest Nov–Mar
Day tripsBest Nov–Mar
Food toursBest Nov–Mar
Walking toursBest Nov–Mar
Private toursBest Nov–Mar
Segway toursBest Nov–Mar
Kayak toursBest Nov–Apr
Miami month by month
Miami weather by month
Averages for Miami International Airport, 1991−2020 normals, extremes 1895−present. Highlighted months are the most comfortable for sightseeing.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 76 (25) | 78 (26) | 81 (27) | 84 (29) | 87 (30) | 89 (32) | 91 (33) | 91 (33) | 89 (32) | 86 (30) | 81 (27) | 78 (26) |
| Low °F (°C) | 61 (16) | 63 (17) | 66 (19) | 70 (21) | 73 (23) | 76 (25) | 78 (25) | 78 (25) | 77 (25) | 74 (23) | 68 (20) | 64 (18) |
| Rainy days | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 9 | 8 |
| Sea °F (°C) | 77 (25) | 77 (25) | 78 (25) | 79 (26) | 81 (27) | 83 (28) | 85 (29) | 85 (30) | 85 (29) | 83 (29) | 81 (27) | 79 (26) |
| Sunset (15th) | 5:51 pm | 6:14 pm | 7:30 pm | 7:44 pm | 7:59 pm | 8:13 pm | 8:15 pm | 7:57 pm | 7:26 pm | 6:54 pm | 5:32 pm | 5:32 pm |
Day trips from Miami
- Biscayne National Park 11 mi
- A mostly underwater park of reefs and keys.
- Everglades National Park 50 mi
- Airboats, alligators and wetland trails.
- Boca Raton 45 mi
- An upscale beach town with Mizner Park.
- Delray Beach 52 mi
- A lively Atlantic Avenue and beach.
- Fort Lauderdale 28 mi
- Canals, beaches and Las Olas Boulevard.
- Big Cypress National Preserve 55 mi
- Cypress swamps and wildlife next to the Everglades.
Questions
When is the best time to visit Miami?
For walking around and sightseeing, November to March. July is the warmest month at about 91°F (33°C), and January the coolest at about 76°F (25°C).
What is the rainiest month in Miami?
August, with about 19 rainy days. Book outdoor tours early in your stay that month, so there's room to move them.
When is the sea warmest in Miami?
August, at about 85°F (30°C). It's coolest in February, at about 77°F (25°C).