🇺🇸 Miami vs St. Petersburg (FL) 🇺🇸

Miami, United States vs St. Petersburg (FL), United States — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Miami is the warmer of the two — about 2 degrees warmer on average across the year. Miami is drier, with roughly 91 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 Miami🇺🇸 St. Petersburg (FL)
Avg annual high29°C27°C
Hottest monthAugust (33°C)July (31°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (16°C low)January (13°C low)
Rainy days / year126217
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitJanuary, February, DecemberJanuary, February, December

🇺🇸 Miami

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in August (33°C), coldest lows in January (16°C).

🇺🇸 St. Petersburg (FL)

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in July (31°C), coldest lows in January (13°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Miami or St. Petersburg (FL) warmer?

Miami is warmer overall, averaging about 2 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Miami or St. Petersburg (FL)?

St. Petersburg (FL) is rainier — Miami sees about 91 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Miami vs St. Petersburg (FL)?

Miami is best around January, February, December; St. Petersburg (FL) is best around January, February, December.

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