Hot air balloon rides in Miami
A balloon flight over Miami depends on calm, dry mornings. The most comfortable months are November to April, with highs around 80°F (27°C) and about 7 rainy days a month.
Photo: Marc Averette, CC BY-SA 3.0
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How to pick a good hot air balloon ride
- Flights leave around sunrise, when the air is calmest. Expect a pickup one to two hours before dawn.
- Balloon flights are often cancelled for wind or rain. Book early in your trip so there's time to rebook.
- Time in the air is usually about an hour; the whole outing, with transfers, takes three to four.
- Check basket size. Smaller baskets with 8 to 12 passengers feel very different from 20-person ones.
Miami month by month
Averages for Miami International Airport, 1991−2020 normals, extremes 1895−present.
| 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 |
| 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 |
Questions
When is the best time for hot air balloon rides in Miami?
November to April. Expect highs around 80°F (27°C) and about 7 rainy days a month. The least comfortable months are July and August.
What happens if the weather is bad?
Operators cancel when wind, rain or low cloud make flying unsafe, and usually offer another date or a refund. August is the rainiest month in Miami, so leave spare days if you travel then.
Where can I book hot air balloon rides in Miami?
The link above searches Viator for hot air balloon rides in Miami. Compare group size, duration, what is included and the cancellation terms before you book.
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