Orlando or Miami in March?
On climate data, Miami comes out ahead overall in March. See the per-criterion details below.
OrlandoPhoto: Loadmaster (David R. Tribble) · CC BY-SA 3.0
MiamiPhoto: Robbschultz69 · CC BY-SA 4.0Key figures in March
| Criterion | Orlando | Miami |
|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 26 °C | 25 °C |
| Average daily low | 14 °C | 21 °C |
| Sea | n/a | 25 °C |
| Rainy days | 8 rainy days (est.) ★ | 9 rainy days (est.) |
| Sun | 7 h/day | 7 h/day |
| Humidity | 71 % | 73 % |
Winner by travel type
Orlando or Miami in March: the short answer
In March, Miami comes out ahead on the overall climate score (Orlando 84/100 vs Miami 87/100). That is a snapshot of one month, though — which one truly fits depends on what you want from the trip, so the breakdown below goes criterion by criterion.
This comparison focuses on March as a representative month for the pair; for any other month, use each destination's month-by-month pages. Across the whole year Orlando averages a climate score of 64/100, Miami 72/100. Both profiles below are historical monthly averages, not a forecast.
Weather in March, side by side
The average daily high is about 26 °C in Orlando and 25 °C in Miami — warmer in Orlando. Average daily lows are around 14 °C versus 21 °C.
On rain, Orlando sees about 8 rainy days in March and Miami about 9 — drier in Orlando. Sunshine is comparable (7 vs 7 hours a day).
Rain and sun across the year
Over a full year Orlando records roughly 168 rainy days and Miami about 197 — the drier of the two overall is Orlando. At their sunniest, Orlando reaches about 8 hours of sun a day (May) and Miami about 8 (May). If dependable dry, sunny weather is your top priority, weigh these annual totals alongside the single month above.
Best time to visit each
Climatically, Orlando is at its best in February, March, November and December, while Miami peaks in February, March, April and December. If your dates are fixed, pick the destination whose strong season overlaps them; if you are flexible, plan around these windows.
Which suits which kind of trip
Based on the March scores for each travel style:
City breaks: Miami scores higher in March (Orlando 87 vs Miami 89).
Active & hiking: Miami scores higher in March (Orlando 73 vs Miami 76).
Family: Orlando scores higher in March (Orlando 91 vs Miami 90).
Verdict: which should you pick?
There is no single winner — it depends on your month and your priority. For March specifically, use the head-to-head above; over the year, Miami carries the slightly higher overall climate score. Choose Orlando if its strong months and profile match your plan, Miami if its do. The month-by-month pages for each destination give you the full picture before you book.