Miami edges it in August. Miami averages 26–31°C with low crowds; Orlando 23–33°C with high crowds.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Miami and Orlando
The verdict for August
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.
Hot and storm-prone, easing late
+Some late-summer deals can appear and theme-park calendars remain packed.
–Very hot, humid and storm-prone.
Some late-summer deals can appear and theme-park calendars remain packed.
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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