Winter
Dec → Feb24 to 25°
nights 16 to 18°
- 5 rainy days · 69 mm
When is the best time to visit Fort Lauderdale?
- Jan24°recommended
- Feb25°recommended
- Mar27°recommended
- Apr28°recommended
- May30°fair
- Jun31°not recommended
- Jul32°not recommended
- Aug32°not recommended
- Sep31°not recommended
- Oct30°not recommended
- Nov27°fair
- Dec25°recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Fort Lauderdale, month by month
The table of averages, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24° | 16° | 74 mm | 5 d | ✓ |
| February | 25° | 17° | 61 mm | 4 d | ✓ |
| March | 27° | 19° | 61 mm | 5 d | ✓ |
| April | 28° | 21° | 77 mm | 5 d | ✓ |
| May | 30° | 23° | 141 mm | 9 d | |
| June | 31° | 25° | 243 mm | 13 d | |
| July | 32° | 25° | 137 mm | 13 d | |
| August | 32° | 26° | 200 mm | 14 d | |
| September | 31° | 25° | 204 mm | 13 d | |
| October | 30° | 24° | 187 mm | 10 d | |
| November | 27° | 20° | 94 mm | 7 d | |
| December | 25° | 18° | 71 mm | 6 d | ✓ |
The four seasons in Fort Lauderdale, in figures
What the 2015-2024 averages (Fort Lauderdale Airport) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May27 to 30°
nights 19 to 23°
- 6 rainy days · 93 mm
Summer
Jun → Aug31 to 32°
nights 25 to 26°
- 13 rainy days · 193 mm
Autumn
Sep → Nov27 to 31°
nights 20 to 25°
- 10 rainy days · 162 mm
Book early for December to April
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Fort Lauderdale, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 13h46 of daylight, in December 10h31, a difference of 3h15.
10h40Jan
11h15Feb
11h56Mar
12h45Apr
13h25May
13h46Jun
13h37Jul
13h03Aug
12h16Sep
11h30Oct
10h50Nov
10h31Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Fort Lauderdale Airport" (26.07°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Fort Lauderdale, month by month
What to see and do
| Activity | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sightseeing & walks |
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Sightseeing & walks: January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December
Grid derived from the climate averages (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Recommended24°16° at night
- 74 mm · 5 d
Busy, without the crush
February
Recommended25°17° at night
- 61 mm · 4 d
Busy, without the crush
March
Recommended27°19° at night
- 61 mm · 5 d
Busy, without the crush
April
Recommended28°21° at night
- 77 mm · 5 d
Busy, without the crush
May
Fair30°23° at night
- 141 mm · 9 d
Low season, lower prices
June
Not recommended31°25° at night
- 243 mm · 13 d
Low season, lower prices
July
Not recommended32°25° at night
- 137 mm · 13 d
Low season, lower prices
August
Not recommended32°26° at night
- 200 mm · 14 d
Low season, lower prices
September
Not recommended31°25° at night
- 204 mm · 13 d
Low season, lower prices
October
Not recommended30°24° at night
- 187 mm · 10 d
Low season, lower prices
November
Fair27°20° at night
- 94 mm · 7 d
Low season, lower prices
December
Recommended25°18° at night
- 71 mm · 6 d
Busy, without the crush
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Mild, 24 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 74 mm over 5 days. Busy season, without the crush.
February. 25 °C in the afternoon and 17 °C at night. Rain stays light: 61 mm over 4 days. Busy season, without the crush.
March. 27 °C in the afternoon and 19 °C at night. Rain stays light: 61 mm over 5 days. Busy season, without the crush.
April. 28 °C in the afternoon and 21 °C at night. Rain stays light: 77 mm over 5 days. Busy season, without the crush.
May. 30 °C in the afternoon and 23 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (141 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
June. 31 °C in the afternoon and 25 °C at night. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (243 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
July. Real heat: 32 °C at the warmest of the day, 25 °C at night. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (137 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
August. Real heat: 32 °C at the warmest of the day, 26 °C at night. A very wet month, 200 mm of rain over 14 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
September. 31 °C in the afternoon and 25 °C at night. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (204 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
October. 30 °C in the afternoon and 24 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (187 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
November. 27 °C in the afternoon and 20 °C at night. Rain stays light: 94 mm over 7 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. 25 °C in the afternoon and 18 °C at night. Rain stays light: 71 mm over 6 days. Busy season, without the crush.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Fort Lauderdale?
December to April: over these months, average highs range from 24 to 28 °C, with 5 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 averages, Fort Lauderdale Airport).
Which month should you avoid in Fort Lauderdale?
June: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 243 mm over 13 days of rain on average over 2015-2024 at the reference point (Fort Lauderdale Airport).
What is the hottest month in Fort Lauderdale?
July, with 32 °C on average in the afternoon and 25 °C at night. 2015-2024 averages (Fort Lauderdale Airport).
What is the coldest month in Fort Lauderdale?
January, with 24 °C at best during the day and 16 °C at night. 2015-2024 averages (Fort Lauderdale Airport).
What is the driest month in Fort Lauderdale?
February: 61 mm over 4 days of rain, against 243 mm in June, the wettest month.
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