Los Angeles and Miami are close in December. Los Angeles averages 11–20°C with moderate-high crowds; Miami 18–24°C with high crowds.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Los Angeles and Miami
The verdict for December
Holiday events and mild winter days
+Holiday events, decorated neighborhoods and generally mild winter weather.
–Christmas/New Year demand pushes up prices.
Holiday events, decorated neighborhoods and generally mild winter weather.
Warm, festive and expensive
+A strong escape from European winter, with excellent weather compared with the hot, wet summer months.
–Demand rises significantly toward the holidays.
Excellent for winter sun and festive atmosphere, but not for bargain hunters.
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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