🇺🇸 Miami vs Washington, D.C. 🇺🇸

Miami, United States vs Washington, D.C., United States — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Miami is the warmer of the two — about 10 degrees warmer on average across the year. Miami is drier, with roughly 65 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 Miami🇺🇸 Washington, D.C.
Avg annual high29°C19°C
Hottest monthAugust (33°C)July (31°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (16°C low)January (-3°C low)
Rainy days / year126191
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitJanuary, February, DecemberApril, May, October

🇺🇸 Miami

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

🇺🇸 Washington, D.C.

Best around April, May, October. Hottest in July (31°C), coldest lows in January (-3°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Miami or Washington, D.C. warmer?

Miami is warmer overall, averaging about 10 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Miami or Washington, D.C.?

Washington, D.C. is rainier — Miami sees about 65 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Miami vs Washington, D.C.?

Miami is best around January, February, December; Washington, D.C. is best around April, May, October.

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