Scuba Diving in Miami: Best Months, November to May

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How to pick a good dive

Non-certified divers can try a 'discover scuba' dive with an instructor; certified divers should bring their card and logbook.
Ask about the water temperature and the wetsuit thickness provided for that month.
Leave 18 to 24 hours between your last dive and a flight.
Check group size per guide; four to six divers per guide is a good sign.

Miami month by month

Averages for Miami International Airport, 1991−2020 normals, extremes 1895−present; sea temperatures offshore, 1991–2020.

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F (°C)	76 (25)	78 (26)	81 (27)	84 (29)	87 (30)	89 (32)	91 (33)	91 (33)	89 (32)	86 (30)	81 (27)	78 (26)
Low °F (°C)	61 (16)	63 (17)	66 (19)	70 (21)	73 (23)	76 (25)	78 (25)	78 (25)	77 (25)	74 (23)	68 (20)	64 (18)
Rainy days	8	7	6	7	11	18	17	19	18	14	9	8
Sea °F (°C)	77 (25)	77 (25)	78 (25)	79 (26)	81 (27)	83 (28)	85 (29)	85 (30)	85 (29)	83 (29)	81 (27)	79 (26)
Sunset (15th)	5:51 pm	6:14 pm	7:30 pm	7:44 pm	7:59 pm	8:13 pm	8:15 pm	7:57 pm	7:26 pm	6:54 pm	5:32 pm	5:32 pm

Questions

When is the best time for scuba diving in Miami?

November to May. Expect highs around 81°F (27°C) and the sea at about 79°F (26°C). The least comfortable months are June and July, when the sea drops to about 77°F.

How warm is the water in Miami?

The sea averages 77°F (25°C) in February and 85°F (30°C) in August. It stays warm enough to swim in without a wetsuit all year.

Where can I book scuba diving in Miami?

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