Miami Orange Bowl
Park Historic Miami stadium, longtime college football venue
The Miami Orange Bowl was the city’s storied football stadium, long associated with the Orange Bowl game and the University of Miami. Its name still surfaces in tours and discussions of Miami’s sports history.
The Miami Orange Bowl was a historic outdoor football stadium in Miami, Florida, that opened in 1937 and served as a principal venue for college football and local professional events until its demolition in 2008.
During its lifetime the stadium was known for hosting the University of Miami Hurricanes, the Orange Bowl postseason game and numerous major college and professional football events; it was an iconic sports landmark in Miami for much of the 20th century.
Opened in 1937 as Burdine Stadium and later known as the Orange Bowl, the venue was expanded and renovated several times across the decades to increase capacity and modernize facilities before ultimately being closed and demolished in 2008.
The stadium was located in the Little Havana area of Miami, near the downtown city core, and was a focal point of sports activity in Greater Miami for many decades.
- Historic use: The stadium originally opened in 1937 and served for decades as the home of the University of Miami football team and the site of the annual Orange Bowl game.
- Demolition: The stadium was demolished in 2008 and the site has since been redeveloped.
Best Time to Visit Miami Orange Bowl #
For pleasant weather and easier outdoor walking around the former Orange Bowl site, visit during Miami's dry season (roughly November-April).
Weather & Climate near Miami Orange Bowl #
Miami Orange Bowl's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and warm winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 16°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1499 mm/year), wettest in June.
January
January is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm).
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February
February is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm).
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March
March is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm).
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April
April is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm).
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May
May is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (152 mm).
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June
June is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 24°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (242 mm).
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July
July is hot with highs of 32°C and lows of 25°C. Significant rainfall (157 mm).
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August
August is the hottest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 25°C. Significant rainfall (192 mm).
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September
September is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 24°C. Heavy rain (205 mm).
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October
October is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (154 mm).
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November
November is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm).
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December
December is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm).
