Weather for Fort Lauderdale in May is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +29°C during the day, and approximately 4 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 14 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in May around 142 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+29°C
Avg. max. temperature
+14°C
Min.
+35°C
Max.
142 mm
Total precipitation
72%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
6 ⛅️
Cloudy
14 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Fort Lauderdale has good weather in May.
Average temperature in Fort Lauderdale in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Fort Lauderdale for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in May is +30°C with a maximum of +33°C and a minimum of +20°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 8% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +30°C to +29°C.
Is Fort Lauderdale warm or cold in May?
Fort Lauderdale is typically warm in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +27°C to +29°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +21°C to +23°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Fort Lauderdale:
Water temperature in Fort Lauderdale in May
Water in Fort Lauderdale in May is Warm. It varies from +25°C to +29°C, with an average of +27°C.This is almost similar to the air temperature, which averages +29°C.
In May, water temperatures are average relative to the rest of the year:
The warmest water temperatures in Fort Lauderdale are reached in August, when the average sea temperature rises to +30°C. The coldest water temperatures are in January, with an average of +22°C.
Can you swim in Fort Lauderdale in May?
You can absolutely swim in Fort Lauderdale in May, the water is warm (+27°C in average), similar to heated pools. Suitable for most people, including children and the elderly.
🦭
Cold
Below +16°C
🏄♂️
Fresh
16°C - 21°C
🏊
Comfortable
21°C - 25°C
👙
Warm
25°C - 28°C
🔥
Very warm
+28°C and up
Bring your swimming suit, sunscreen and your favorite inflatable pink flamingo.
Climate in Fort Lauderdale in May
Fort Lauderdale weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+27°C
+29°C
+30°C
Min. temperature
+9°C
+14°C
+19°C
Max. temperature
+35°C
+35°C
+37°C
Rainfall
87 mm
142 mm
239 mm
Wind
4 m/s
4 m/s
3 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+25°C
+27°C
+28°C
Humidity
69%
72%
77%
Air pressure
1015 HPa
1015 HPa
1015 HPa
Sunny days
6
4
1
Cloudy days
9
6
2
Rainy days
12
14
14
Snowy days
0
0
0
May weather is still as good as in April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +27°C to +29°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 87 mm to 142 mm.Humidity rises from 69% to 72%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 4 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 6 sunny days in April to 4 in May.
Next month (June) brings a further decline in the weather.
Wind speed in Fort Lauderdale in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 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 May, going from 5 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Fort Lauderdale based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in May is about 168 mm, with a 52% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 35 mm, which is moderate rain.May 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 May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Fort Lauderdale wettest month is September, where a typical day has a 53% chance of precipitation and 243 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 45% chance of precipitation and 63 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Fort Lauderdale?
This is the weather in Fort Lauderdale in May 2023:
1 May
☀️
+30°C
2 May
☁️
+32°C
3 May
☁️
+31°C
4 May
☀️
+30°C
5 May
☀️
+29°C
6 May
☁️
+29°C
7 May
🌧️
+29°C
8 May
☀️
+28°C
9 May
☀️
+29°C
10 May
☀️
+31°C
11 May
☁️
+30°C
12 May
☁️
+30°C
13 May
☁️
+29°C
14 May
☁️
+29°C
15 May
☁️
+30°C
16 May
☀️
+32°C
17 May
☁️
+33°C
18 May
☀️
+31°C
19 May
🌧️
+31°C
20 May
☁️
+31°C
21 May
🌧️
+30°C
22 May
☁️
+30°C
23 May
🌧️
+29°C
24 May
🌧️
+31°C
25 May
🌧️
+29°C
26 May
🌧️
+28°C
27 May
🌧️
+29°C
28 May
☀️
+33°C
29 May
☁️
+31°C
30 May
☁️
+30°C
31 May
☁️
+29°C
In May 2023 Fort Lauderdale had 9 sunny days, 14 cloudy days, and 8 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +30°C, with an absolute maximum of +33°C and a minimum of +28°C. The average humidity was 76%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 43%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Fort Lauderdale climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Fort Lauderdale in May has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+26°C) and the highest in 2023 (+29°C). The driest year was 1990 with only 833 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 3290 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Fort Lauderdale in May:
Is May a good time to visit Fort Lauderdale?
May 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 May?
May 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.
Can you swim in Fort Lauderdale in May?
Yes, you can swim in Fort Lauderdale in May, the water temperature averaging at +27°C. This temperature is considered warm and comfortable for most swimmers.
Is Fort Lauderdale rainy in May?
Fort Lauderdale is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Fort Lauderdale in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Fort Lauderdale in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
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, 2023.
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.