Our verdict
The best time to visit Fort Lauderdale is September-November
In the summer months, temperatures can reach as high as 32℃ (90℉) in Fort Lauderdale. The weather in the winter, especially around January, can reach a minimum of 14℃ (58℉).
The sun stays up the longest in Fort Lauderdale in July, so you’ll get the most out of your daytime activities if you visit around this time. The wet season in Fort Lauderdale falls around August, so if you prefer the dryer weather, you should look to visit in January instead.
If you want to learn everything you need to know about the best times to travel to Fort Lauderdale, the weather and stats by month and so much more, make sure you keep reading. Once you’re ready, we’ve included a bunch of our favourite online booking tools to help you find the best deals on flights, accommodation and anything else you’ll need for your trip. Happy reading!
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Fort Lauderdale seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Fort Lauderdale as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Fort Lauderdale is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Fort Lauderdale
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Fort Lauderdale for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Fort Lauderdale climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Fort Lauderdale for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Fort Lauderdale in January
- Average temperature: 21℃ (69℉)
- Average high temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average low temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
- Average humidity: 72%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 10mm (0") over 9 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Fort Lauderdale in January, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Fort Lauderdale in February
- Average temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average high temperature: 24℃ (74℉)
- Average low temperature: 19℃ (67℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 14mm (1") over 8 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Fort Lauderdale in February, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Fort Lauderdale in March
- Average temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average high temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
- Average low temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average humidity: 69%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 13mm (0") over 10 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Fort Lauderdale in March, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Fort Lauderdale in April
- Average temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average high temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average low temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average humidity: 72%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 19mm (1") over 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Fort Lauderdale in April, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Fort Lauderdale in May
- Average temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average high temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (76℉)
- Average humidity: 72%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 42mm (2") over 15 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Fort Lauderdale in May, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Fort Lauderdale in June
- Average temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (85℉)
- Average low temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 8 days
- Average rainfall: 44mm (2") over 18 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Fort Lauderdale in June, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Fort Lauderdale in July
- Average temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (87℉)
- Average low temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 6 days
- Average rainfall: 43mm (2") over 21 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Fort Lauderdale in July, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Fort Lauderdale in August
- Average temperature: 29℃ (85℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (87℉)
- Average low temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 4 days
- Average rainfall: 59mm (2") over 22 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Fort Lauderdale in August, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Fort Lauderdale in September
- Average temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
- Average low temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 4 days
- Average rainfall: 44mm (2") over 24 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Fort Lauderdale in September, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
Fort Lauderdale in October
- Average temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average high temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 10 days
- Average rainfall: 38mm (2") over 17 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Fort Lauderdale in October, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Fort Lauderdale in November
- Average temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average high temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
- Average low temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 12 days
- Average rainfall: 24mm (1") over 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Fort Lauderdale in November, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Fort Lauderdale in December
- Average temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average high temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
- Average low temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 17mm (1") over 10 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Fort Lauderdale in December, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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