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Best time to go to Fort Lauderdale

Find information about the climate and when is the best time to go to Fort Lauderdale.

When is the best time to visit Fort Lauderdale?

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 sun tanning holiday is July, August, September. Average maximum temperatures are up to +88°F in August and it has 1 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, October, November, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +84°F during May.

In June, July, August, September the weather is average. Expect around 60 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 247 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
+86°F	+90°F	+91°F	+95°F	+97°F	+99°F	+97°F	+95°F	+95°F	+93°F	+90°F	+88°F
Average Maximum Temperature
+75°F	+77°F	+79°F	+81°F	+84°F	+86°F	+88°F	+88°F	+86°F	+84°F	+79°F	+77°F
Minimum Temperature
+34°F	+37°F	+36°F	+48°F	+57°F	+66°F	+72°F	+72°F	+68°F	+54°F	+45°F	+34°F
Avg. water temperature
+75°F	+75°F	+78°F	+81°F	+85°F	+85°F	+87°F	+88°F	+87°F	+86°F	+82°F	+76°F
Humidity, %
72	72	69	68	71	77	76	76	78	74	73	73
Rain, mm
64	67	80	87	140	245	201	234	247	164	106	70
Snow, mm
0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Average wind speed, m/s
4	4	4	4	4	3	3	3	3	4	4	4
Sunny Days
5	6	6	6	4	1	1	1	1	3	4	5
Cloud Days
11	9	10	9	7	2	1	1	1	5	8	10
Rainy Days
14	13	13	12	14	15	15	14	16	18	17	16
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 +88°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +63°F.

Water temperature

Here are the water temperatures in Fort Lauderdale during the whole year:

Fort Lauderdale achieves its warmest water temperature in August, where the average sea temperature goes up to +86°F. Coldest water temperature is in January with +71°F in average.

When can you swim in Fort Lauderdale?

You can swim in Fort Lauderdale from January to December:

In June - October the water is very warm (82°F);
In April - May the water is warm (77°F - 82°F);
In January - March the water is comfortable (70°F - 77°F);

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 78%. 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 February with approximately 6 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 67 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is September with approximately 16 rainy days and 247 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 +88°F.

What is the coldest month in Fort Lauderdale?

The coldest month in Fort Lauderdale is January with minimum temperatures of +63°F.

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 +88°F and 1 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 64 mm of rain.

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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, 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.