Greater Miami

Whilst the wider Florida population expresses a mixed attitude to LGBTQ+ rights, travellers to the Greater Miami region will find a liberal and diverse society. The City of Miami is home to one of the USA’s largest LGBTQ+ communities, and as such is a hub of queer-focused events.

A highlight of Greater Miami’s annual events calendar is, without doubt, the Art Deco Weekend – the Miami Design Preservation League’s annual festival. The weekend is a consistent hit with locals and visitors alike and features a program of free events, marketplaces, lectures, and guided tours all designed to raise money and awareness for Greater Miami’s unique art deco architectural heritage. The event takes place in late-April and can be found along Miami Beach’s Ocean Drive.

Whilst you are in lively Miami Beach, it would be a mistake not to visit one of the area’s iconic cocktail bars. From hidden hole-in-the-wall venues to sumptuous drag lounges, whatever your tastes you’ll find a glamorous watering hole to suit.

Home to a noticeably creative community and large Latin population, the neighborhood of Allapattah is one of Greater Miami’s most vibrant. It’s no surprise therefore that it’s also where you can find one of the region’s most exciting artistic experiences, Superblue Miami. This sprawling art space is dedicated to facilitating immersive artistic adventures that showcase the cutting-edge of contemporary design.

• January

  25°C - 25°C

  January is Greater Miami's coolest month although visitors can still expect clear skies and pleasant temperatures.

• February

  20°C - 25°C

  Whilst February is a milder month, there is an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

• March

  20°C - 30°C

  The weather in March is usually warm to hot with the sea warm enough for swimming.

• April

  20°C - 30°C

  April sees the weather in Greater Miami begin to improve with an average of 10 sunshine hours per day.

• May

  20°C - 30°C

  May is a warm month in Greater Miami and humidity will also be increasing during the month.

• June

  25°C - 35°C

  Greater Miami is usually very hot and muggy during June, with high levels of humidity.

• July

  25°C - 35°C

  The high humidity in July means Greater Miami is very muggy during this month.

• August

  25°C - 35°C

  The hottest month of the year, August sees the region experience 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

• September

  25°C - 30°C

  The weather in September tends to be warm and humid throughout Greater Miami.

• October

  25°C - 30°C

  October is a humid month with temperatures beginning to fall but remaining fairly warm.

• November

  20°C - 25°C

  November is a warm month for Greater Miami with less humidity and fewer hours of sunshine.

• December

  20°C - 25°C

  Greater Miami's weather in December is warm but increasingly mild.

Reaching Greater Miami is a walk in the park. Sitting on the edge of Biscayne Bay on Florida’s southern tip, the region is easily accessed by car, air, or rail, meaning that a trip to Greater Miami never needs to be a daunting experience. If you are visiting by car, the best way to reach the destination is via Interstate 95 or Interstate 75, both of which will see you approaching the glistening downtown of the City of Miami itself. Similarly simple, international visitors will most likely arrive in Greater Miami through Miami International Airport – named in 2021 as North America’s best mega airport.

Why not combine your time in Greater Miami with a cruise on one of the hundreds of ocean liners that visit Greater Miami annually? Nearly 7 million passengers pass through PortMiami each year, and many choose to enhance their cruising experience with some post-boat sightseeing in one of the USA’s most lively travel destinations.

Once in Greater Miami, traveling between each distinctive neighborhood couldn’t be easier, thanks to an impressive network of Metromovers, rental bikes, and the Brightline intercity rail system. Each of these enjoyable methods of transport gives you unbridled freedom to explore the Greater Miami area and experience a range of unique and characterful locations. The Metrorail is one of the most popular ways to move around Greater Miami, and this elevated rapid transit system connects the airport with 23 accessible stations – it’s a great way to reach some of Greater Miami’s top tourist attractions.