Miami: a 3-day plan and the best time to go

The best time to go

The most comfortable months for walking about are January, February, March, November and December: mild days and less rain. The warmest month is August, at about 86°F (30°C) in the afternoon. The wettest is June.

1. Jan73°44 mm
2. Feb75°49 mm
3. Mar76°56 mm
4. Apr79°76 mm
5. May82°136 mm
6. Jun84°191 mm
7. Jul85°165 mm
8. Aug86°182 mm
9. Sep85°189 mm
10. Oct82°124 mm
11. Nov78°64 mm
12. Dec75°51 mm

Bars show the typical night-time low to daytime high; the numbers are daytime highs in °F and rain in millimetres for the month. Averages for 2001–2020 from NASA POWER, so a given year can be warmer, colder or wetter.

Three days in Miami

Written with AI from public facts about Miami, then checked by Sureno's rules. Opening times and prices change: check them before you go.

Day 1 Downtown and the bay

Morning

Bayfront Park

Downtown

Take an easy stroll along the bay and pause on a bench when you like.

Afternoon

Pérez Art Museum Miami

Downtown

Explore the waterfront museum and its modern art at a comfortable pace.

Evening

Bayside Marketplace

Downtown

Choose a relaxed meal by the water and enjoy the bay views.

Day 2 Art Deco and the beach

Morning

Ocean Drive

South Beach

See the pastel Art Deco buildings on a leisurely walk.

Afternoon

Lummus Park

South Beach

Enjoy the beachfront paths, green space and ocean views at your own pace.

Evening

Lincoln Road

South Beach

Pick a restaurant or café along this pedestrian-friendly shopping street.

Day 3 Gardens and local colour

Morning

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens

Coconut Grove

See the historic estate and gardens, allowing time to sit and take in the setting.

Afternoon

Little Havana

Explore Calle Ocho for Cuban culture, local shops and a coffee stop.

Evening

Cuban dinner on Calle Ocho

Little Havana

Try Cuban dishes at a local restaurant along the neighbourhood’s main street.

What to eat

• Try Cuban sandwiches, ropa vieja and pastelitos.
• Look for fresh seafood and stone crab when in season.

Getting there

• Fly into Miami International (MIA).
• From New York: about 2 h 44 min in the air, non-stop (a straight-line estimate; real routes take longer).
• From Los Angeles: about 5 h 6 min in the air, non-stop (a straight-line estimate; real routes take longer).
• From London: about 9 h 1 min in the air, non-stop (a straight-line estimate; real routes take longer).
• Taxis and ride-hailing services can make short trips easier. Miami-Dade Transit buses, Metrorail and Metromover serve parts of the city; check current routes and accessibility before travelling.
• Check official U.S. entry rules for your nationality before travel.
• Miami can be hot and humid; take breaks, drink water and check the forecast.

Plan the flight from your city

Where to stay

• DowntownIt is a convenient base for the bayfront and central attractions.
• South BeachIt puts the beach, Art Deco sights and restaurants within reach.
• Coconut GroveIt offers a quieter, leafy setting with cafés and waterfront spots.

The official Miami tourism siteWhere to sleep, on Wikivoyage

About Miami

Miami is a coastal city in the southeast portion of the U.S. state of Florida. It is the second-most populous city proper in Florida, with a population of 442,241 at the 2020 census. The Miami metropolitan area in South Florida has an estimated 6.39 million residents, ranking as the fifth-largest metropolitan area in the Southeast and eighth-largest metropolitan area in the United States. Miami has the third-largest skyline in the U.S. with over 300 high-rises, 70 of which exceed 492 ft (150 m). It is the county seat of Miami-Dade County.

From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

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