Miami Beach: 42nd St.
About
Miami Beach: 42nd St. is a public beach access point in Florida, about 1.7 miles from the center of Miami Beach. The access has lifeguards on duty and parking, and a fee is charged. The most comfortable stretch for a beach day runs from about December through April, when typical averages from a nearby weather station show highs in the mid-70s to around 80°F and only about five or six wet days a month. Summer and early fall are hotter, with highs near 88°F and rain on roughly 13 or 14 days a month from June through September. Two other spots lie within about 7 miles. Oleta River State Park Trail is about 6.5 miles away for a hike, and Alice Wainwright Park, a climbing area, is about 6.9 miles away.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
On duty (often seasonal)
Parking
Small lot
Fee
Parking 1.75/hour
Restrooms
None
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Miami Beach: 42nd St.
Florida
Data: Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Coastal Management Program. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Oct–May. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 74–84°F and lows of 61–74°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Miami Beach, FL weather station, 0.9 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan74° high61° low
- Feb75° high63° low
- Mar77° high65° low
- Apr80° high70° low
- May83° high74° low
- Jun86° high76° low
- Jul88° high78° low
- Aug88° high78° low
- Sep87° high77° low
- Oct84° high74° low
- Nov79° high69° low
- Dec76° high65° low
Nearby
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Miami Beach: 42nd St.
Best months: October–May. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
74° / 61°
6 wet
Feb
75° / 63°
5 wet
Mar
77° / 65°
6 wet
Apr
80° / 70°
6 wet
May
83° / 74°
9 wet
Jun
86° / 76°
13 wet
Jul
88° / 78°
13 wet
Aug
88° / 78°
13 wet
Sep
87° / 77°
14 wet
Oct
84° / 74°
12 wet
Nov
79° / 69°
8 wet
Dec
76° / 65°
6 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Miami Beach, FL, 0.9 mi away at 1 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
