The holiday weather forecast for Miami, Florida, is playing it safe, sticking to the script of overcast skies and steady temps. According to the National Weather Service, today's high will hover near 75 degrees with a slight chance of showers before 8 a.m., followed by mostly cloudy skies tonight and a low around 65 degrees.
Moving into the weekend, the slight drizzle seems to be taking a holiday break of its own with mainly dry conditions, although it's expected to remain "a touch on the cloudy side," as NBC Miami reports. The locals and tourists, eager to take advantage of the holiday, should be wary of a high risk for rip currents due to persistent breezes, while those looking to enjoy some beach time might face a bit of a struggle with seas running high.
On Christmas Day, Miami is in for a warm and cozy high in the upper 70s, aptly fitting for Santa's sleigh ride without a snowflake in sight. The forecast calls for just a 10% chance of rain, providing a likely clear passage for reindeer and late-night wrappers alike.
The warmth is expected to continue with Tuesday bringing another mild day with highs in the upper 70s and a lingering 20 percent chance of showers. However, looking ahead, NBC Miami warns of an incoming system by mid-week that could bring showers and storms, "along with a cool-down by late week," possibly dampening post-Christmas spirits.
With next week's cooldown on the horizon, South Floridians might want to savor the balmy breezes and relatively dry skies while they can. This holiday season's forecast is less about snow on the ground and more about mild winds and the rustle of palm trees, demonstrating that even though the weather outside is far from frightful, it's nothing short of delightful for a Miami Christmas.
