Fort Lauderdale, FL Weather
Fort Lauderdale hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 92°F (34°C) is about 5°F (3°C) above the typical July high of 87°F (31°C).
Current conditions in detail
Fort Lauderdale weather tomorrow (Saturday, July 18)
Tomorrow in Fort Lauderdale looks sunny, with a high of 90° and an overnight low of 76°. There is a 57% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 14 mph, and the UV index reaches 11 (extreme).
Fort Lauderdale 14-day forecast
About the weather in Fort Lauderdale
Weather in Fort Lauderdale is shaped by its tropical rainforest climate - expect steady heat, high humidity and frequent downpours in every month. July afternoons typically reach 87°F (31°C), while January highs hover near 75°F (24°C). Annual precipitation averages 69.2 inches (1758 mm) over about 202 rainy days.
Fort Lauderdale weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 87°F (31°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 75°F (24°C)
- Record high: 97°F (36°C) · Record low: 39°F (4°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: September (24 rainy days) · Sunniest: April (11.7 h sun/day)
- Climate type: tropical rainforest - steady heat, high humidity and frequent downpours in every month
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 87°F (31°C) and overnight lows stay near 77°F (25°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 75°F (24°C) and lows around 62°F (17°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 97°F (36°C) and dropped as low as 39°F (4°C).
Rain, sun and snow
September is usually the wettest month. It brings about 9.9 inches (253 mm) of rain over 24 days, while February is the driest. April brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.7 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
March through May
March through May in Fort Lauderdale brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 82°F (28°C) and nights around 70°F (21°C); expect showers on roughly 38 days across the season.
June through August
June through August in Fort Lauderdale brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 87°F (30°C) and nights around 77°F (25°C); expect showers on roughly 76 days across the season. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
September through November
September through November in Fort Lauderdale runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 83°F (28°C) and nights around 73°F (23°C); expect showers on roughly 55 days across the season.
December through February
December through February in Fort Lauderdale is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 76°F (24°C) and nights around 64°F (18°C); expect showers on roughly 33 days across the season.
Average temperatures in Fort Lauderdale by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75° | 62° | 10 | 3.4 in | 8.8 h/day | 74% |
| February | 77° | 65° | 11 | 2.7 in | 10.1 h/day | 74% |
| March | 79° | 67° | 9 | 2.7 in | 10.5 h/day | 71% |
| April | 82° | 70° | 12 | 3.9 in | 11.7 h/day | 72% |
| May | 84° | 72° | 16 | 6.4 in | 11.4 h/day | 76% |
| June | 85° | 76° | 24 | 9.7 in | 10.4 h/day | 82% |
| July | 87° | 77° | 25 | 6.8 in | 11.3 h/day | 81% |
| August | 87° | 77° | 26 | 9.0 in | 10.8 h/day | 82% |
| September | 86° | 76° | 24 | 9.9 in | 9.9 h/day | 83% |
| October | 83° | 74° | 19 | 7.0 in | 9.5 h/day | 79% |
| November | 80° | 70° | 13 | 4.2 in | 9.1 h/day | 77% |
| December | 77° | 66° | 12 | 3.5 in | 8.8 h/day | 77% |