What to Wear in Miami
Miami is hot year-round. Summers cross 95°F with humidity that pushes the heat index over 100°F. Winters are mild — 65-80°F daily highs. The right wardrobe is built around lightweight tropical fabrics and sun protection.
What to wear in Miami today
Today's answer depends on today's conditions, so the specific outfit comes from the live reading for Miami rather than from this page. Check what to wear right now, or read on for what stays true here whatever the date.
Three things move the answer in Miami more than the forecast number does: the feels-like temperature rather than the air temperature, how long you will be outside, and whether you run warm or cold. Tropical conditions make that gap wider here than the daily high suggests.
Hurricane season runs June through November. Have an evacuation plan. Light fabrics, sun protection, hydration are non-negotiable. AC contrast is intense — carry an indoor layer.
See also what to wear right now, do I need a jacket today and how to dress when the temperature swings.
Winter in Miami
December through February. 65-80°F highs, 55-65°F lows. The pleasant season. Light cotton or linen, light pants or shorts, occasional cardigan for evenings.
Spring in Miami
March through May. 75-90°F transitioning warmer. Linen, lightweight cotton, sun protection, hydration.
Summer in Miami
June through September. 85-95°F daily with extreme humidity. Heat index regularly 100°F+. Linen, technical sun fabrics, wide-brim hats, electrolytes. AC is non-optional indoors.
Fall in Miami
October through November. Hot transitioning to mild. Hurricane season peaks. Light fabrics.
Local tips
Hurricane season runs June through November. Have an evacuation plan. Light fabrics, sun protection, hydration are non-negotiable. AC contrast is intense — carry an indoor layer.