Miami · Month comparison
August vs November
November ranks #1 overall vs August at #11. One of Miami's most rewarding months — great weather, no hurricane risk, pre-Art Basel energy.
August
#11 of 12 months
Worth considering
Statistically Miami's most dangerous hurricane month — extraordinary deals, but extraordinary risk.
- ↑Lowest hotel rates of the year: extraordinary value at oceanfront properties that normally command $400+/night
- ↑City entirely local: Calle Ocho, Little Havana, and Wynwood feel completely authentic
November
#1 of 12 months
Best match
One of Miami's most rewarding months — great weather, no hurricane risk, pre-Art Basel energy.
- ↑Weather turns genuinely perfect: 27°C, humidity dropping fast, only 71mm of rain for the whole month
- ↑Art Basel preparation brings the global art world to Miami early — galleries, pop-ups, and collectors everywhere
| Factor | August | November |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 2 | 9 |
| Value score | 9 | 6 |
| Crowd score | 8 | 6 |
| Events score | 2 | 7 |
| Atmosphere | 5 | 8 |
| Avg high temp | 33.3°C | 27.2°C |
| Monthly rain | 236mm | 71mm |
| Daily sunshine | 8.5hrs | 7.5hrs |
August trade-offs
- ↓Peak of hurricane season: August and September see the most named storms tracking toward Florida
- ↓236mm of rain with humidity at 81% — afternoons are entirely written off by thunderstorms
- ↓Heat index exceeds 43°C most afternoons; extended outdoor exposure is unsafe without constant water and shade
November trade-offs
- ↓Hotel prices begin climbing as December approaches: book early for Art Basel week accommodation
- ↓Thanksgiving week brings a US domestic travel surge with significant price spikes
- ↓Some beachside venues are already hiking rates in anticipation of the December peak
Scores compare months within Miami. Climate data: Open Meteo ERA5 30-year normals (1991–2020). Methodology →