Current Weather and Forecast in Fort Lauderdale, FL
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About the weather in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale has a tropical rainforest climate. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°, and January the coldest, when nights fall to around 62°. September brings the most rain, on about 24 days, while April is the sunniest, with 11.7 hours of sunshine a day. Over a whole year it rains on roughly 202 days.
Fort Lauderdale climate guide: monthly averages, seasons and the best time to visit
Common questions
What is the average temperature in Fort Lauderdale?
76°F (24°C) across all twelve months - about 82°F (28°C) by day and 71°F (22°C) after dark.
When is Fort Lauderdale at its coldest?
January, with highs of 75°F (24°C) and lows near 62°F (17°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 39°F (4°C).
When should I visit Fort Lauderdale?
Aim for December to March if you get the choice: warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up, and highs average 77°F (25°C) against roughly 11 wet days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in December.
Are nights cold in Fort Lauderdale?
By about 6°C on an average day - a narrower day-to-night gap than most of the 3496 cities we track. In July that means 87°F (31°C) down to 77°F (25°C).
Which month is warmest in Fort Lauderdale?
July, averaging 87°F (31°C) by day and 77°F (25°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 97°F (36°C).
Which month is wettest in Fort Lauderdale?
September, at 9.9 inches (253 mm) over about 24 days. February is the driest month, at 2.7 inches (67 mm).
How sunny is Fort Lauderdale?
10.2 hours a day averaged over the year, peaking in April at 11.7 hours.
Does it snow in Fort Lauderdale?
Effectively no. The 2015-2024 record for Fort Lauderdale shows no regular measurable snowfall.