When to visit Miami: Summer is hot and humid with near-daily storms; mornings and evenings are more comfortable for outdoor plans
When is the best time to visit Miami?
Avg Temp
27–33°C
Rainfall
High, ~200mm/month with afternoon thunderstorms
Best Time
Summer is hot and humid with near-daily storms; mornings and evenings are more comfortable for outdoor plans
Packing Tips (3)
- Lightweight breathable clothing
- A compact umbrella or rain jacket for sudden storms
- High-SPF sunscreen and a reusable water bottle
What does Miami cost?
Typical prices
- Budget meal$16.00
- Mid-range meal$40.00
- Cappuccino$4.00
- Domestic beer$7.00
- Taxi (per km)$2.30
- Public transport ticket$2.25
- Museum entry$18.00
- Mid-range hotel (night)$230.00
Local currency: USD
Food & Drink
Joe's Stone Crab
South Beach institution open since 1913, famous for seasonal stone crab claws served with mustard sauce.
Versailles Restaurant
Legendary Cuban restaurant on Calle Ocho in Little Havana, a hub for cafecito and croquetas since 1971.
Yardbird Southern Table & Bar
Miami Beach spot known for its buttermilk fried chicken and shrimp and grits, drawing lines for brunch.
Zuma Miami
Waterfront Japanese izakaya on Brickell's Epic Hotel terrace, known for robata-grilled dishes.
La Sandwicherie
Tiny South Beach sandwich window open late, popular after-club stop for baguette sandwiches.
Coyo Taco
Wynwood taqueria behind an unmarked speakeasy door, known for al pastor tacos and mezcal.
Casa Tua
South Beach Italian villa restaurant with an intimate garden setting, a longtime celebrity favorite.
LIV at Fontainebleau
One of Miami Beach's biggest nightclubs, hosting international DJs inside the iconic Fontainebleau hotel.
Ball & Chain
Restored 1935 Little Havana venue with live salsa bands and mojitos, once a stop on the jazz 'Chitlin Circuit'.
The Broken Shaker
Freehand Miami hotel's tropical backyard bar known for inventive, ingredient-driven cocktails.
Mango's Tropical Cafe
Ocean Drive open-air club with salsa dancers and live Latin bands, a South Beach nightlife landmark.
Culture & History
Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM)
Herzog & de Meuron-designed waterfront museum in Museum Park with contemporary international art and hanging gardens.
The Wolfsonian–FIU
South Beach museum of design and propaganda art from 1850–1945, housed in a 1927 Art Deco storage building.
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
Early 20th-century Italian Renaissance-style villa and formal gardens on Biscayne Bay, built by James Deering.
Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science
Downtown museum with a planetarium and a three-level aquarium in Museum Park.
O Cinema Wynwood
Independent cinema in the Wynwood Arts District screening documentaries, indie films, and local premieres.
Calle Ocho Festival
Massive Little Havana street festival celebrating Cuban and Latin culture with music, food, and dancing.
Art Basel Miami Beach
One of the world's leading contemporary art fairs, filling the Miami Beach Convention Center and satellite fairs citywide.
Nature & Outdoors
South Beach
Miami's most famous stretch of sand along Ocean Drive, backed by pastel Art Deco hotels.
Key Biscayne's Crandon Park Beach
Long, less-crowded beach with views of the Miami skyline and picnic areas shaded by palms.
Haulover Beach
North Miami Beach spot known for its clothing-optional northern section and strong inlet currents favored by kitesurfers.
Active & Fun
David Barton Gym Miami
High-energy Miami Beach gym chain known for its nightclub-style lighting and music.
The Raleigh Hotel Pool
South Beach's iconic Art Deco figure-eight pool, a design landmark since the 1940s.
Venetian Pool
Historic 1924 quarry-turned-swimming-pool in Coral Gables, fed by spring water with coral rock caves and waterfalls.
Jungle Island
Watson Island park with exotic birds, big cats, and animal shows just across the causeway from downtown.
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