Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for December
| Metric | Miami | Toronto | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 24°C (75°F)▲ | 3°C (37°F) | Miami |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 20°C (68°F)▲ | -3°C (27°F) | Miami |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 8 days▲ | 10 days | Miami |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 41 mm▲ | 62 mm | Miami |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 9h/day▲ | 5h/day | Miami |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 70% | 65%▲ | Toronto |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 2 | 1▲ | Toronto |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 22 km/h | 22 km/h | Tie |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Miami edges ahead as the better destination in December. Miami offers 9 hours of daily sunshine with only 8 rain days, while Toronto sees 5 sunshine hours and 10 rain days.
Miami sits in the comfortable travel range at 24°C. Toronto is cooler at 3°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Miami is the stronger choice in December. Miami receives 4 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Miami reaches an average high of 24°C (75°F) and drops to 20°C (68°F) at night during December. The daily temperature range is 4°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.
Toronto averages 3°C (37°F) for the high and -3°C (27°F) for the low, with a daily range of 6°C. There is a notable 21°C gap between the two cities, so expect a very different feel.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in December.
Miami receives approximately 41 mm of rainfall across 8 rain days during December. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Toronto sees 62 mm over 10 rain days. That makes Miami the drier option by 2 rain days and 21 mm of total precipitation.
Humidity also differs: Miami averages 70% while Toronto sits at 65%. Miami will feel muggier, especially at higher temperatures.
Highs of 24°C, lows of 20°C, 8 rain days
Highs of 3°C, lows of -3°C, 10 rain days
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. December is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Miami | Toronto | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 23°C | 8d | -1°C | 10d |
| Feb | 24°C | 7d | 0°C | 8d |
| Mar | 25°C | 7d | 4°C | 9d |
| Apr | 27°C | 8d | 10°C | 11d |
| May | 28°C | 12d | 17°C | 10d |
| Jun | 29°C | 20d | 22°C | 11d |
| Jul | 30°C | 21d | 26°C | 10d |
| Aug | 30°C | 22d | 25°C | 9d |
| Sep | 29°C | 22d | 22°C | 9d |
| Oct | 28°C | 15d | 15°C | 10d |
| Nov | 26°C | 9d | 8°C | 10d |
| Dec | 24°C | 8d | 3°C | 10d |
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