The best months to visit Miami are Nov – Apr. 22–28°C, dry season.
Quick facts
Currency USD ($) 1 EUR ≈ $1.08
Language English / Spanish Spanish is a first language for many
Timezone EST (UTC-5) EDT (UTC-4) Mar–Nov
Best Months Nov – Apr 22–28°C, dry season
Daily Budget ~$100–160 Hostel, Cuban food, bus
Visa ESTA / B1-B2 VWP countries need ESTA ($21)
When to go
Where Caribbean colour meets Art Deco elegance, and the bass from Ocean Drive carries all the way to the Everglades.
Getting Around in Miami
- Free trolleys run through South Beach, Brickell, Wynwood/Midtown, Design District, Coconut Grove, and Coral Gables. Use the trolley tracker app
- Metromover (free downtown monorail) connects Brickell, Downtown, and Omni. Metrorail ($2.25) connects airport to Brickell and Coconut Grove
- Uber/Lyft are essential for South Beach to mainland. Rides cost $12–25. Surge pricing at bar close (2–3am) is brutal, so plan ahead
For itineraries, costs and practical travel advice, see the full Miami travel guide.
Timezone: EST (UTC-5) (EDT (UTC-4) Mar–Nov)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Miami?
The best months to visit Miami are Nov – Apr (22–28°C, dry season), which makes for the most comfortable conditions for sightseeing and getting around. For what a trip costs day to day, see the Miami budget breakdown.
