01Weather
Miami weather in January
Afternoons in January average 25.1 °C (77 °F) and nights cool to 16.5 °C (62 °F). The month brings about 47 mm (1.8 in) of rain spread over roughly 5 days. Compared with December it is 1.3 °C cooler; February is 1.7 °C warmer again.
What the averages hide
| In a typical January | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Warm afternoons (90th percentile) | 29 °C / 84 °F | one day in ten is at least this warm |
| Cool afternoons (10th percentile) | 21 °C / 70 °F | one day in ten stays below this |
| Cold nights (10th percentile) | 11 °C / 52 °F | one night in ten is colder than this |
| Days above 30 °C (86 °F) | 1.0 | per month, average 2016–2025 |
| Nights at or below 0 °C (32 °F) | 0.0 | frost mornings per month |
| Chance of rain on any given day | 17 % | at least 1 mm |
| Hottest / coldest January day 2016–2025 | 31.1 °C / 4.4 °C | extremes in the ten-year record |
02Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and the length of the day
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January | 07:07 | 17:41 | 10.6 h |
| 15 January | 07:09 | 17:51 | 10.7 h |
| 31 January | 07:04 | 18:03 | 11.0 h |
Daylight grows by about 24 minutes over the month. Times are local (America/New_York).
03Crowds
How busy Miami is in January
very busy The main sights are very busy in January. What drives it:
- snowbird season
- Orange Bowl and college football
- Art Deco Weekend
04Public holidays
Public holidays in January 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2027 | New Year's Day |
| 18 Jan 2027 | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
On public holidays many shops close and museums run on Sunday hours; check opening times for the day before and after as well.
05Events
What's on in Miami in January
Every year in January
| Event | When | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Art Deco Weekend | mid-January, Ocean Drive | festival |
07Packing
What to pack for Miami in January
- layers: t-shirt plus a light jacket for evenings
- comfortable walking shoes
- a compact umbrella for occasional showers
08Editor's notes
What the numbers don't tell you
January is the coolest month, which in Miami means afternoons around 24 °C and the occasional cold front that drops evenings into the low teens for a day or two. It is high season, with snowbirds from the Northeast, Art Deco Weekend on Ocean Drive in mid-January and the Orange Bowl football crowds keeping hotel rates near their peak. Sea temperatures are the year's lowest at about 24 °C but still swimmable.
Rain falls on about six days, usually briefly. Martin Luther King Day weekend on the third Monday is busy. The South Beach Jazz Festival and the Miami Marathon, on the last Sunday of January or the first of February, fill the calendar. Hotel prices stay high all month and climb again toward the Boat Show in February. The dry season means low humidity and the best walking weather for Wynwood and Little Havana. February is drier still; see February.
09Compare
Miami month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Sun h | Crowds | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25 °C | 16 °C | 5 | – | very busy | Good |
| February | 27 °C | 19 °C | 5 | – | very busy | Good |
| March | 28 °C | 20 °C | 4 | – | very busy | Good |
| April | 29 °C | 22 °C | 6 | – | busy | Excellent |
| May | 31 °C | 24 °C | 9 | – | moderate | Good |
| June | 32 °C | 25 °C | 14 | – | moderate | Mixed |
| July | 33 °C | 26 °C | 14 | – | moderate | Mixed |
| August | 33 °C | 26 °C | 16 | – | quiet | Mixed |
| September | 32 °C | 25 °C | 15 | – | quiet | Mixed |
| October | 31 °C | 24 °C | 11 | – | moderate | Good |
| November | 28 °C | 21 °C | 7 | – | busy | Excellent |
| December | 26 °C | 19 °C | 6 | – | very busy | Good |
Not sure about January? See the best time to visit Miami.
10Elsewhere
January in nearby cities
| City | High | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| Orlando in January | 22 °C | 2 |
| Cancún in January | 27 °C | – |
| New York City in January | 5 °C | 8 |
| Toronto in January | 0 °C | 10 |
| Las Vegas in January | 14 °C | 1 |
| Los Angeles in January | 19 °C | 1 |
11FAQ
Miami in January: your questions
Is January a good time to visit Miami?
January is a good month to visit Miami. Daytime highs average 25 °C (77 °F), rain falls on about 5 days, and hotel arrivals run above the yearly average, so the main sights are very busy.
What is the weather like in Miami in January?
Expect warm days around 25 °C (77 °F) and nights near 16 °C (62 °F). One January in ten brings afternoons above 29 °C, and one in ten stays below 21 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Miami in January?
January brings about 47 mm (1.8 in) of rain over roughly 5 days, which is fairly dry by Miami standards. On any given day the chance of at least 1 mm of rain is 17 percent.
What should I wear in Miami in January?
Pack layers: t-shirt plus a light jacket for evenings, comfortable walking shoes, a compact umbrella for occasional showers.
Is Miami crowded in January?
The main sights are very busy in January. Main drivers: snowbird season; Orange Bowl and college football; Art Deco Weekend.
What time does it get dark in Miami in January?
Around the middle of January the sun sets at about 17:51 and rises at 07:09, giving 10.7 hours of daylight.