Los Angeles edges it in August. Los Angeles averages 17–26°C with high crowds; Miami 26–31°C with low crowds.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Los Angeles and Miami
The verdict for August
Warm, dry and beach-perfect
+Warm, dry and excellent for beaches, rooftops and outdoor plans.
–Peak summer demand and traffic.
Warm, dry and excellent for beaches, rooftops and outdoor plans.
Hot, humid and stormy
+Potentially good value across hotels and flights.
–Sits inside the wetter part of Miami's year and the Atlantic hurricane season.
Potentially good value, but weather is a major trade-off.
Scores and crowd levels are my own judgement; temperatures are monthly averages. Higher scores are better: quieter, cheaper and more pleasant.
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