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Fort Lauderdale in February: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Fort Lauderdale in February and see if it is worth visiting.
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February

Weather in Fort Lauderdale in February 2025

Good Weather
Warm
☁️
Cloudy
Planning a trip to Fort Lauderdale in February? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +25°C and approximately 7 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 5 rainy days and 66 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+25°C
Avg. max. temperature
+3°C
Min.
+32°C
Max.
66 mm
Total precipitation
71%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
16 ⛅️
Cloudy
5 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Fort Lauderdale has good weather in February.

Average temperature in Fort Lauderdale in February

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Fort Lauderdale for February based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +29°C during the day to a minimum of +12°C during the night, the temperature in February averages around +26°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 29% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +23°C to +28°C.

Is Fort Lauderdale warm or cold in February?

Fort Lauderdale is typically warm in February.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +24°C to +25°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +17°C to +18°C.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

February is one of the coolest months in Fort Lauderdale, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Fort Lauderdale in February

Fort Lauderdale weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
JanuaryFebruaryMarch
Avg. temperature
+24°C+25°C+26°C
Min. temperature
+1°C+3°C+2°C
Max. temperature
+30°C+32°C+33°C
Rainfall
65 mm66 mm79 mm
Wind
3 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
71%71%69%
Air pressure
1018 HPa1017 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
777
Cloudy days
191619
Rainy days
555
Snowy days
000

February weather is still as good as in January. It’s getting warmer as February arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +24°C to +25°C during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 65 mm to 66 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 71%. Winds are stronger in comparison to January, going up from 3 m/s to 4 m/s on average. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 7 sunny days during the month.

March brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Fort Lauderdale in February based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 9 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Fort Lauderdale is gradually decreasing during February, going from 6 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during February in Fort Lauderdale based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 57% chance of rain on an average day in February, with total rainfall of approximately 109 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 27 mm, which is moderate rain. February is a pretty wet month with over 16 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Fort Lauderdale wettest month is September, where a typical day has a 63% chance of precipitation and 241 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 16% chance of precipitation and 65 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last February in Fort Lauderdale?

This is the weather in Fort Lauderdale in February 2023:
1 February
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+23°C
2 February
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+26°C
3 February
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+26°C
4 February
☁️
+27°C
5 February
☀️
+27°C
6 February
☁️
+27°C
7 February
☀️
+27°C
8 February
☁️
+26°C
9 February
☁️
+20°C
10 February
☀️
+24°C
11 February
☁️
+26°C
12 February
☀️
+27°C
13 February
☁️
+24°C
14 February
☀️
+22°C
15 February
☁️
+23°C
16 February
☁️
+25°C
17 February
🌧️
+27°C
18 February
☁️
+29°C
19 February
☁️
+29°C
20 February
☁️
+25°C
21 February
☁️
+26°C
22 February
☁️
+27°C
23 February
☁️
+27°C
24 February
☀️
+27°C
25 February
☀️
+27°C
26 February
☀️
+27°C
27 February
☁️
+28°C
28 February
🌧️
+28°C
In February 2023 Fort Lauderdale had 9 sunny days, 17 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +26°C, with an absolute maximum of +29°C and a minimum of +20°C. The average humidity was 76%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 46%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in February?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Fort Lauderdale climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Fort Lauderdale in February has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2010 (+23°C) and the highest in 2023 (+29°C). The driest year was 2011 with only 12 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 245 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Fort Lauderdale in February:

Is February a good time to visit Fort Lauderdale?

February is a really good time to go to Fort Lauderdale. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Fort Lauderdale.

Can you sunbathe in Fort Lauderdale in February?

February is warm in Fort Lauderdale. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Fort Lauderdale rainy in February?

Fort Lauderdale is often rainy in February. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Fort Lauderdale in February?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Fort Lauderdale in February, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Fort Lauderdale

Source of the data

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.