Weather in Miami in April

How April compares

April is the 7th warmest month of the year in Miami and ranks 41st of 134 destinations we compare for April - see where else is hot in April. Within United States it is 3rd of 6 (United States in April). Against London's average high of 13.5°C in April, Miami is 13.3°C warmer by day and 16.5°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in April

The typical April day in Miami peaks at 26.8°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 29.0°C or more. About 84% of days top 25°C and 1 in 30 pass 30°C. Nights average 21.6°C; one night in ten drops to 18.5°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest April day here reached 35.4°C (2020-04-10) and the coldest night 14.0°C (2008-04-16).

Rain in April

Wet (more than 8 rainy days): about 8 days with 1 mm or more, 56 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest April was 2012 with 129 mm, the driest 2014 with 11 mm. Humidity averages 69%.

Sea temperature in April

The sea averages 25.4°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 24.4°C to 26.3°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (29.9°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 7.2 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 12.6 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 06:58 and sets about 19:44 local time in mid-April. Average cloud cover is 43%.

Is April a good time to visit Miami?

Yes - it is one of the better months: hot days, manageable rain and long sunny days. The best months for Miami on our scoring are March, February, April; months averaging 25°C or more: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov.

Warm enough for swimming, with little evening chill

Pack mainly light clothing: days reach 25°C on 84% of occasions, while only 3% reach 30°C. That makes April a sensible choice if you want reliable warmth without choosing Miami's hottest weather. Humidity averages 69%, though, so leave room for shade and a slower pace at midday rather than judging comfort by temperature alone. Evenings generally stay warm enough for light clothes, but a light layer is useful when nights turn cooler. At 25.4°C, the sea is comfortably in swimming territory; its April range of 24°C to 26°C also makes a beach-focused trip a reasonable choice if warm water matters to you.

Plan for sunshine, but keep rainy-day options

April brings about 7.2 hours of sunshine a day within 12.6 hours of daylight, leaving plenty of scope for time outdoors without promising clear skies throughout. There are about 8 rainy days, so a rigid schedule of outdoor plans is less sensible than deciding what to do as the forecast becomes clearer. Pack a light waterproof and keep something indoors in reserve. The averages do not tell you when rain will arrive or how long it will last, so do not assume it will neatly miss your beach time. April suits travellers who can accept some wet weather in exchange for warm days and swimmable water.