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The weeks, days and hours locals would tell you to avoid in Miami Beach — and what to do instead.
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Festivals, conventions, weather and price seasons that change what a visit is like. Researched by the TripVibz editors from official event and weather sources.
January
Dry season — good. After the wet season ends in mid-October, the weather turns drier and less humid. These months are the most comfortable for the beach.
February
Miami International Boat Show — busy. A five-day show in mid-February at the Miami Beach Convention Center and marinas on both sides of Biscayne Bay.
Dry season — good. After the wet season ends in mid-October, the weather turns drier and less humid. These months are the most comfortable for the beach.
South Beach Wine & Food Festival — busy. Four days of chef-led tastings and dinners across South Beach in late February. Book early if you're coming for it.
March
Spring break — avoid. In March, South Beach has used non-resident garage rates of $40 or more, beach-entrance checkpoints Thursday to Sunday, and limits on Ocean Drive traffic.
Dry season — good. After the wet season ends in mid-October, the weather turns drier and less humid. These months are the most comfortable for the beach.
Sargassum season — busy. Sargassum seaweed can wash up from March through October, usually heaviest in late spring and summer. The amount varies a lot from year to year.
April
Miami Beach Pride — busy. A week of events in April that ends with a festival at Lummus Park and a parade along Ocean Drive.
Dry season — good. After the wet season ends in mid-October, the weather turns drier and less humid. These months are the most comfortable for the beach.
Sargassum season — busy. Sargassum seaweed can wash up from March through October, usually heaviest in late spring and summer. The amount varies a lot from year to year.
May
Memorial Day weekend — avoid. The city has used flat garage rates for non-residents, nightly lane reductions on 5th Street and the Julia Tuttle, and license plate readers on this weekend.
Sargassum season — busy. Sargassum seaweed can wash up from March through October, usually heaviest in late spring and summer. The amount varies a lot from year to year.
June
Sargassum season — busy. Sargassum seaweed can wash up from March through October, usually heaviest in late spring and summer. The amount varies a lot from year to year.
July
Sargassum season — busy. Sargassum seaweed can wash up from March through October, usually heaviest in late spring and summer. The amount varies a lot from year to year.
August
Sargassum season — busy. Sargassum seaweed can wash up from March through October, usually heaviest in late spring and summer. The amount varies a lot from year to year.
September
Sargassum season — busy. Sargassum seaweed can wash up from March through October, usually heaviest in late spring and summer. The amount varies a lot from year to year.
October
Sargassum season — busy. Sargassum seaweed can wash up from March through October, usually heaviest in late spring and summer. The amount varies a lot from year to year.
November
Dry season — good. After the wet season ends in mid-October, the weather turns drier and less humid. These months are the most comfortable for the beach.
December
Art Basel Miami Beach — busy. The art fair is held in Miami Beach in early December and is the centerpiece of Miami Art Week. Book rooms early if you're coming for it.
Dry season — good. After the wet season ends in mid-October, the weather turns drier and less humid. These months are the most comfortable for the beach.