In general the best time to visit Fort Lauderdale is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
The best time for a sunbathing holiday is July, August, September. Average maximum temperatures are up to +31°C in August and it has 3 sunny days on average.
In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is June, August, September with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Fort Lauderdale in different months
This is the average weather in Fort Lauderdale for each month based on historic data:
January, February, March, April, May, July, October, November, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +31°C during July.
In June, August, September the weather is average. Expect around 56 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 241 mm in September.
Climate in Fort Lauderdale
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Fort Lauderdale for each month:
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Maximum Temperature
+30°C
+32°C
+33°C
+35°C
+35°C
+37°C
+36°C
+35°C
+35°C
+33°C
+32°C
+31°C
Average Maximum Temperature
+24°C
+25°C
+26°C
+27°C
+29°C
+30°C
+31°C
+31°C
+30°C
+29°C
+26°C
+25°C
Minimum Temperature
+1°C
+3°C
+2°C
+9°C
+14°C
+19°C
+22°C
+22°C
+20°C
+12°C
+7°C
+1°C
Humidity, %
71
71
69
68
71
76
75
76
77
74
73
73
Rain, mm
65
66
79
86
142
236
201
228
241
158
103
67
Snow, mm
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Average wind speed, m/s
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
3
3
4
3
Sunny Days
7
7
7
7
6
3
3
3
2
5
5
6
Cloud Days
19
16
19
16
15
10
9
8
9
14
18
19
Rainy Days
5
5
5
7
10
17
19
20
19
12
7
6
Snowy Days
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Fort Lauderdale during the whole year:
The hottest month in Fort Lauderdale is August with average maximum temperature going up to +31°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +17°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Fort Lauderdale looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Fort Lauderdale is September with average humidity going up to 77%. The least humid month is April with an average humidity of 68%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Fort Lauderdale during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is January with approximately 7 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 65 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is September with approximately 19 rainy days and 241 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Fort Lauderdale:
What is the hottest month in Fort Lauderdale?
The hottest month in Fort Lauderdale is August with average maximum temperature of +31°C.
What is the coldest month in Fort Lauderdale?
The coldest month in Fort Lauderdale is January with minimum temperatures of +17°C.
Is Fort Lauderdale worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Fort Lauderdale in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is August with +31°C and 3 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Fort Lauderdale?
if you're looking to visit Fort Lauderdale when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for September, June, August. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being January with only 65 mm of rain.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Fort Lauderdale, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.