How is the weather in December in Miami?
We fly to Miami in December. At the end of December we get the usual winter blues. Christmas is just over. It will be months before the first spring flowers peak through the snow. We are starved for sun. So what to do? Only one thing helps: fly in the sun. Miami Beach weather in December is the answer. Temperatures in Miami in December average 25° Celsius according to long-term weather measurements. On average, the sun shines 7 hours a day. 4-5 rainy days are expected throughout December. And the water temperatures are around 25 degrees. We can confirm this after our trip. We gathered experiences in Miami in December that make a beach holiday there tempting for us. That's why we take our time for Miami and Miami Beach. Slow Travel in Florida. At the end of December, we decided to get on the plane to Miami and go on a two-week Florida road trip Sunshine State on. Let's test if it's true that the winters are so enjoyable there.
While we're in Frankfurt together with hundreds of other sun-hungry passengers waiting to board our giant plane, it storms and snows on the flight paths in front of the large windows of the hangar. We are flying for the first time with a Lufthansa A380. “Miami cannot be worse than here”, I think to myself while looking at the capricious weather in front of the airport windows. We board the plane surprisingly quickly, despite the crowds who are escaping the winter with us. Miami in December is sure to be a good idea.
You shouldn't forget that
- The beaches of Miami Beach tempt you to go swimming. Use our checklistto make sure you pack everything you need suitcase .
- You'll be walking a lot in Miami and Miami Beach. We therefore recommend comfortable shoes to take with you, which are suitable for city and beach walks.
Miami in December
After crossing the Atlantic, our plane flies along the east coast of America. The further south we go, the more the thick clouds break up below us. Between the clouds we can see the sea more and more often. Deep blue, it extends into the distance. Small white crests on the waves indicate that we are still away from the coast. Miami in December - we look forward to it. We follow our trajectory via the on-board camera, which is probably attached to the upper end of the rear of the aircraft. Thus we watch the plane follow its invisible paths above the clouds. Shortly before landing, our pilot flies a curve over the Atlantic. Then he heads inland over the elongated peninsula of Miami Beach with its skyscrapers and sandy beaches, the Port of Miami and its downtown. Our plane descends deeper and deeper.
Pleasant temperatures in Miami in December
At pleasant temperatures of 26 degrees Celsius, a light wind and in bright sunshine, we leave our giant aircraft. We pick up our rental car for the next two weeks and drive past downtown Miami and the docks. There are some cruise ships ready to take off to their destinations in the Caribbean. Our goal is Miami Beach, where we will spend the first days of our trip in one of the Art Deco hotels in South Beach .
Weather in Miami Beach in December - perfect for a beach vacation
After the first few days, we already know that the season is perfect for a winter trip into the sun. With summer temperatures in Miami in December, vacationers sunbathe on the beaches of Miami Beach. The children play in the water. We use one of our days in Miami Beach for a fast ride in a zodiac through the waters off Miami, We let the fresh wind blow around our nose. It also brings a pleasant cooling from the warm midday temperatures.
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What you can do in Miami in December
- The second day of our stay we go on an interesting tour of South Beach. On this we taste both the culinary specialties of South Florida as well as the architectural beauties of the Art Deco district.
- We highly recommend the Latin American cuisine in the restaurant OLA in Miami Beach.
- A special experience is also the Afternoon tea at the Biltmore Hotel.
- Of course, we spend some relaxing hours poolside surrounded by palm trees at our beachfront Miami Beach hotel
- We continue our journey Fort Lauderdale.
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You should pack this for a trip to Florida suitcase
- The beaches of Florida invite you to swim. Check our packing list for the beach vacationso that you don't forget anything.
- With our packing list for the vacation you will find further tips on what to take with you on the trip.
- Florida's beaches beckon to beach walks. Since the sand can be very hot, it is worth to bring beach shoes * .
- We recommend this Florida Travel Guide *
- Also bring some Florida Maps *.
Travel Arrangements
Parking at the airport
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Arrival to Miami in December
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Rental car
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Hotels and accommodations
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Miami accommodations * you can also find here.
Trips in and around Miami in December
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Text: © Copyright Monika Fuchs, TravelWorldOnline
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Video: © Copyright by Petar Fuchs, TravelWorldOnline
In December, I always envy those who live in Florida and do not have to shovel snow. Maybe I should plan my vacation like that, 26 grade + sounds very good.
Hello Stefanie,
If you drive to Florida in December or January, you shorten the winter at home. On the other hand, this is a season, especially in the south of Florida very pleasant temperatures prevail. The further north you get, the cooler it gets.
Best regards,
Monika
Hello you two,
yes in January, February it is always very bad. It will take a while until spring. It is quiet to nothing in my home town and light and sun are missing. We lived in different hotels in South Beach. Time on Ocean Drive, then in the streets behind. The beach is beautiful and the weather is mostly around the 26 grade.
Best regards,
Renate
Hello Renate,
We know that very well. We especially like the temperatures in Miami at this time of the year. From April it will be too hot for us :).
Best regards,
Monika and Petar