🇺🇸 Jacksonville vs 🇺🇸 Miami

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Jacksonville

broken clouds

86°F

Broken Clouds

Feels like 88°F

H 88°F / L 84°F

Humidity: 50%

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Miami

light rain

82°F

Light Rain

Feels like 87°F

H 84°F / L 81°F

Humidity: 70%

Climate Overview

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Jacksonville

Jacksonville is Florida's largest city by land area, straddling the St. Johns River near the Atlantic coast. The ocean provides some moderation but the city still sees intense summer heat and humidity typical of the Florida-Georgia border region. Afternoon thunderstorms are nearly daily in summer while hurricane season brings tropical storm threats.

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Miami

Tropical monsoon — hot and humid year-round, distinct wet and dry seasons

Best monthsDecember, January, February, March
AvoidAugust, September (hurricane season peak, extreme humidity)
Annual rain62 inches (1,575 mm)

Miami's climate is tropical — warm year-round with a distinct dry season (November–April) and wet season (May–October) that brings daily afternoon thunderstorms and hurricane risk. The winter from December–March is essentially perfect outdoor weather.

Seasonal Comparison

Season🇺🇸 Jacksonville🇺🇸 Miami
Summer

84–91°F

June–October

Fall

75–84°F

November

Winter

68–82°F

December–April

Jacksonville vs Miami: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Jacksonville or Miami have better weather?

Jacksonville and Miami have very different climates. Jacksonville is Florida's largest city by land area, straddling the St. Johns River near the Atlanti Miami: Tropical monsoon — hot and humid year-round, distinct wet and dry seasons. The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.

When is the best time to visit Jacksonville vs Miami?

Best time for Jacksonville: spring and fall. Best time for Miami: December, January, February, March.

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