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Fort Lauderdale in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Fort Lauderdale in March 2025

Good Weather
Warm
☁️
Cloudy
Planning a trip to Fort Lauderdale in March? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +26°C and approximately 7 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 5 rainy days and 79 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+26°C
Avg. max. temperature
+2°C
Min.
+33°C
Max.
79 mm
Total precipitation
69%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
19 ⛅️
Cloudy
5 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Fort Lauderdale has good weather in March.

Average temperature in Fort Lauderdale in March

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

Going from a maximum of +31°C during the day to a minimum of +10°C during the night, the temperature in March averages around +28°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 10% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +26°C to +28°C.

Is Fort Lauderdale warm or cold in March?

Fort Lauderdale is typically warm in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +25°C to +26°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +18°C to +19°C.

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

Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Fort Lauderdale:

Climate in Fort Lauderdale in March

Fort Lauderdale weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+25°C+26°C+27°C
Min. temperature
+3°C+2°C+9°C
Max. temperature
+32°C+33°C+35°C
Rainfall
66 mm79 mm86 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
71%69%68%
Air pressure
1017 HPa1016 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
777
Cloudy days
161916
Rainy days
557
Snowy days
000

March weather is still as good as in February. It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +25°C to +26°C during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 66 mm to 79 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 71% to 69%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 4 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 7 sunny days during the month.

April brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Fort Lauderdale in March 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 increasing during March, going from 4 m/s to 8 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Fort Lauderdale based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 39% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 53 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 13 mm, which is considered light rain. March is a pretty wet month with over 12 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how March 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 March in Fort Lauderdale?

This is the weather in Fort Lauderdale in March 2023:
1 March
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+26°C
2 March
🌧️
+24°C
3 March
☁️
+27°C
4 March
☀️
+27°C
5 March
☁️
+28°C
6 March
☁️
+27°C
7 March
☁️
+27°C
8 March
☁️
+28°C
9 March
☀️
+30°C
10 March
☀️
+28°C
11 March
☀️
+30°C
12 March
☀️
+31°C
13 March
☁️
+23°C
14 March
☁️
+24°C
15 March
🌧️
+25°C
16 March
☁️
+29°C
17 March
🌧️
+28°C
18 March
☀️
+29°C
19 March
☀️
+29°C
20 March
☀️
+29°C
21 March
☁️
+26°C
22 March
☁️
+27°C
23 March
☁️
+28°C
24 March
☀️
+30°C
25 March
☁️
+27°C
26 March
☀️
+26°C
27 March
☀️
+27°C
28 March
☀️
+27°C
29 March
☀️
+28°C
30 March
☀️
+28°C
31 March
☁️
+28°C
In March 2023 Fort Lauderdale had 14 sunny days, 14 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +28°C, with an absolute maximum of +31°C and a minimum of +23°C. The average humidity was 72%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 27%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 2010 (+24°C) and the highest in 2003 (+30°C). The driest year was 1979 with only 12 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2001 with 420 mm.

FAQ

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

Is March a good time to visit Fort Lauderdale?

March 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 March?

March 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 March?

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

Is it sunny in Fort Lauderdale in March?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Fort Lauderdale in March, 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.