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What’s the climate like in Fort Lauderdale?

The current climate in Fort Lauderdale features temperatures ranging from a high of 33°C to a low of 24°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 30°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 16°C and in the warmer months around 26°C.

The highest temperature recorded in Fort Lauderdale in recent years was 36°C in April 2015. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 9°C in December 2022.

On average, Fort Lauderdale receives 1504 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.

The hurricane season in Fort Lauderdale runs from June to November.

Best time to visit Fort Lauderdale?

The best time to visit Fort Lauderdale for sunny weather is January through April, October and December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Fort Lauderdale. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.

Climate Table of Fort Lauderdale

The climate table of Fort Lauderdale shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Temp. max (°C) 24 26 27 29 30 32 33 33 32 30 28 26
Temp. min (°C) 16 20 20 23 24 26 27 27 26 25 22 20
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Precipitation (mm) 118 66 35 64 156 200 138 177 217 117 130 86
UV Index 6 7 8 9 9 8 8 8 8 7 6 6

Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.

  • Average yearly temperature: 30°C
  • Highest temperature: 33°C in July and August
  • Lowest temperature: 24°C in January
  • Precipitation: 1504 mm per year, averaging 125 mm per month
  • Driest months: 35 mm in March, 64 mm in April and 66 mm in February
  • Wettest months: 217 mm in September, 200 mm in June and 177 mm in August

Weather experiences in Fort Lauderdale

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Average Temperature per Month in Fort Lauderdale

This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.

Temperature per Month in Fort Lauderdale, Florida,

Average Precipitation per Month in Fort Lauderdale

This graph shows how much rainfall Fort Lauderdale, Florida, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.

Precipitation per Month in Fort Lauderdale, Florida,

Average UV Index per Month in Fort Lauderdale

This graph shows the average UV index per month in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

UV Index per Month in Fort Lauderdale, Florida,

Yearly Temperature in Fort Lauderdale

This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.

Yearly Temperature in Fort Lauderdale, Florida,

Total Yearly Precipitation in Fort Lauderdale

This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.

Yearly Precipitation in Fort Lauderdale, Florida,

Weather experiences in Fort Lauderdale

The weather in Fort Lauderdale is rated an average of 4 out of 5 stars by 6 visitors. Have you been to Fort Lauderdale? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.

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I felt a little clammy at times, but overall very comfortable. Typical Florida weather, perfect for outdoor activities.— This text is automatically translated to English

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Lots of sunshine and beautiful sunsets, but watch out for moisture.— This text is automatically translated to English

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Although the heat was quite intense, a sudden rain shower brought relief. In short: great for a relaxing vacation!— This text is automatically translated to English

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It rained occasionally, but the sun soon returned. Ideal for active vacations.— This text is automatically translated to English

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Although it was a bit humid and there were occasional unexpected showers, it was generally warm and sunny. Ideal for relaxing days at the beach.— This text is automatically translated to English

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The temperature was warm, but not oppressive, and the air was always dry. The only downside was the occasional strong wind that sometimes made the evenings chilly.— This text is automatically translated to English

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Average weather in Fort Lauderdale by month

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