Weather · December
Miami Beach weather in December
Average highs of 76°F, lows of 65°F and 2.2 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.
December is Miami Beach’s 10th warmest month, with average highs of 76°F and lows of 65°F. That is 3° cooler than November, and 5° below the yearly average high.
- Average high
- 76°F
- Average low
- 65°F
- Precipitation
- 2.2 in
- Wet days
- 6
- Sunrise · sunset
- 6:59 AM · 5:31 PM
What to wear in December
- Warm days: shorts and T-shirts.
What December weather is good for
What’s on in Miami Beach in December
Guides for this month: Christmas in Miami Beach · New Year’s Eve in Miami Beach.
- SoundScape Cinema Holiday MoviesDecember 9 – December 23 · 8:00 p.m. · SoundScape Park, South Beach
- Miami City Ballet: George Balanchine's The NutcrackerDecember 11 – December 27 · Adrienne Arsht Center, downtown Miami
- Miami Beach Holiday Festival of LightsDecember 12 – December 20 · Dec. 12 at 6:15 and 7:15 p.m.; Dec. 13, 19 and 20 at 6 and 7:30 p.m. · 1400 block of Ocean Drive, South Beach
- Frozen JR. at the Miami Beach BandshellTuesday, December 15 · 7:00 p.m. (doors 6:30) · Miami Beach Bandshell, North Beach
- Nicole Henry's Winter Holiday ConcertWednesday, December 16 · 7:30 p.m. (doors 6 p.m.) · Miami Beach Bandshell, North Beach
- New World Symphony: Sounds of the SeasonDecember 18 – December 19 · 7:30 p.m. · New World Center, South Beach
- Matisyahu Festival of LightSaturday, December 19 · 7:30 p.m. (doors 6:30) · Miami Beach Bandshell, North Beach
- Run Santa Run MiamiSunday, December 20 · 7:00 a.m. · Miami Beach Bandshell, North Beach
- Orchestra Miami's New Year's Eve CelebrationThursday, December 31 · 8:00 p.m. to midnight · 21st Street Beach (on the sand between 21st and 22nd streets), Collins Park area
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December compared with the months around it
Planning a trip? See the best time to visit Miami Beach and today’s forecast.
Questions
How hot does it get in Miami Beach in December?
Average highs are 76°F and average lows 65°F, for a daily mean of 70°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.
Does it rain in Miami Beach in December?
December averages 2.2 in of precipitation over about 6 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 12th wettest month of the year.
What time is sunset in Miami Beach in December?
Around mid-December the sun rises about 6:59 AM and sets about 5:31 PM, for roughly 10.5 hours of daylight.
Is December a good time to visit Miami Beach?
Yes. December is one of the mildest months, with highs between 65°F and 85°F and little rain.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Miami Beach station (1.3 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for December 15 at the city’s coordinates.