Miami, a city in South Florida, is an exceptional riot of white sandy beaches, trendy clubs in wide palm-lined boulevards and truly glam nightlife scenes.
It is Florida's most touristic destination thanks to its excellent location and its tropical climate, warm practically all year round, where you can enjoy yourself and have a fantastic holiday.
Where it is located
Miami is the capital of Miami-Dade County in Florida and is located on the southeast coast of the United States, very close to Cuba and the Bahamas. To the north it borders Georgia, to the west Alabama and to the east it overlooks Biscayne Bay in the Atlantic Ocean.
It is situated between the river of the same name, Biscayne Bay, the Everglades marshlands and the Atlantic Ocean and is a city in constant turmoil, where dozens of different ethnicities such as Latin American, Caribbean and American mix, as well as different architectural styles including skyscrapers and 1920s art deco districts.
Climate, Average Temperatures and Precipitation
Month | Average Temperatures | Rainfall days |
|---|---|---|
January | 16 / 25° | 5 days / 50 mm |
February | 17 / 26° | 5 days / 50 mm |
March | 18 / 27° | 5 days / 60 mm |
April | 20 / 28° | 6 days / 100 mm |
May | 23 / 31° | 8 days / 160 mm |
June | 24 / 32° | 11 days / 190 mm |
July | 25 / 33° | 14 days / 170 mm |
August | 25 / 33° | 13 days / 180 mm |
September | 25 / 32° | 15 days / 240 mm |
October | 23 / 30° | 12 days / 210 mm |
November | 20 / 28° | 7 days / 70 mm |
December | 17 / 26° | 6 days / 45 mm |
Best period: December to April, the best period because of the warm but not excessive temperatures; in any case, temperatures in Miami are very pleasant all year round; for a beach holiday the best period is from mid-March to the end of April (after that there is too much sultriness)
Period to avoid: June to November because of possible hurricanes, more frequent from August to October
Miami's climate is tropical, with warm, pleasant winters and hot, sultry summers. Average temperatures are between 20° in January and 29° in July and August.
Rainfall is fairly frequent with a total of 1,500 mm per year. The wettest season is winter, with very frequent rainfall from December to February, while in summer, from May to October, there are numerous showers and thunderstorms with rain showers in a short time.
How to dress: what to pack
In winter: jacket, long trousers and some jumpers, trainers
In summer: light clothes such as shirts, tank tops, shorts, swimming costume, hat, sandals
In autumn and spring: light clothes, sweatshirt, umbrella, keeway to deal with storms, closed-toe shoes
When it's best to go to Miami: the cheapest time of year
Due to the extreme heat and the (however low) risk of hurricanes, the months between June and November are the cheapest. November is probably the best compromise. In any case, it is necessary to book at least three weeks before departure to be able to access favourable prices.
Informed travel: useful info
Inhabitants: 463,347
Languages: English and Spanish
Local currency: US dollar (€1.00= $1.11)
Climate: subtropical climate with temperatures never going below 24°. Summers are more humid and rainy while winters are drier
Time zone: GMT-5 (-6 in Italy, -5 when daylight saving time applies)
Vaccinations: no vaccination is required; however, it is advisable to take out health insurance as any medical examination or operation in America is exorbitantly expensive
Entry requirements: electronic passport and Esta, to be taken online at a cost of $14.00/€12.64
Distance from Italy: 8,334 Km, 11 hours 30 from Rome
How to get there
From Milan or Rome: AirItaly or Alitalia operates direct flights to Miami International Airport (duration 11 hours 15 min). Alternatively, there are flights with stopovers in London or Lisbon (journey takes approximately 15 hours) - from €289.00 - see offers. The airport (MIA) is 13 km from the centre and is connected by Express bus or Metrobus ($2.25/€2.00) or shuttle bus ($62.00/€56.79) or taxi (starting fare $2/€1.81, plus $2.40/€2.70 per additional km). Alternatively available Private transfer
Frommajor European capitals: there are direct flights from London (AmericanAirlines and British), Paris (AirFrance and American), Dusseldorf (Lufthansa) and Amsterdam (Delta and Klm). On average it takes between 10 and 12 hours.
How much does a holiday in Miami cost? Prices, offers and tips
Although Miami is thought to be an expensive city, it is actually less expensive than many European capitals.
Being very large, you can choose cheaper accommodation such as flats, B&Bs or hostels or more expensive ones such as luxury hotels.
Among the best areas to sleep we suggest South Beach, which offers the possibility to experience the sea and the beach during the day and to frequent many clubs at night.
For eating, there are several options; we recommend the inexpensive restaurants in Little Havana which are ideal for lunch (cost $15.00/€14.00) while for the evening you'll be spoilt for choice in the Ocean Drive or Lincoln Road areas. To save money during your stay, we suggest purchasing the Go Miami Card (prices $81.00 to $211.00/€72.00 to €190.00) which allows free access to over 25 attractions. The Miami & The Keys Explorer Pass, on the other hand, will save you up to 40% on transportation, excursions and tours ($90.00 to $130.00/€84.00 to €120.00).
Where to stay: Hotels and B&Bs from €95.00 per room - see offers
Cheap flights: Flights from Rome from €356 - look at the offers
Flight + hotel: A/R flight + 7 days/6 nights from €995.00 per person - look at the offers
