Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for December
| Metric | Toronto | Miami | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 3°C (37°F) | 24°C (75°F)▲ | Miami |
| Average LowHigher is milder | -3°C (27°F) | 20°C (68°F)▲ | Miami |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 10 days | 8 days▲ | Miami |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 62 mm | 41 mm▲ | Miami |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 5h/day | 9h/day▲ | Miami |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65%▲ | 70% | Toronto |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 1▲ | 2 | 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.
Toronto is on the cooler side at 3°C, requiring warmer clothing. Miami is also comfortable at 24°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.
Toronto reaches an average high of 3°C (37°F) and drops to -3°C (27°F) at night during December. The daily temperature range is 6°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.
Miami averages 24°C (75°F) for the high and 20°C (68°F) for the low, with a daily range of 4°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.
Toronto receives approximately 62 mm of rainfall across 10 rain days during December. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Miami sees 41 mm over 8 rain days. That makes Miami the drier option by 2 rain days and 21 mm of total precipitation.
Humidity also differs: Toronto averages 65% while Miami sits at 70%. Miami will feel muggier, especially at higher temperatures.
Highs of 3°C, lows of -3°C, 10 rain days
Highs of 24°C, lows of 20°C, 8 rain days
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. December is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Toronto | Miami | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | -1°C | 10d | 23°C | 8d |
| Feb | 0°C | 8d | 24°C | 7d |
| Mar | 4°C | 9d | 25°C | 7d |
| Apr | 10°C | 11d | 27°C | 8d |
| May | 17°C | 10d | 28°C | 12d |
| Jun | 22°C | 11d | 29°C | 20d |
| Jul | 26°C | 10d | 30°C | 21d |
| Aug | 25°C | 9d | 30°C | 22d |
| Sep | 22°C | 9d | 29°C | 22d |
| Oct | 15°C | 10d | 28°C | 15d |
| Nov | 8°C | 10d | 26°C | 9d |
| Dec | 3°C | 10d | 24°C | 8d |
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