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Fort Lauderdale, FL Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
Fort Lauderdale, FL gets 64.3 in of precipitation a year over about 119 rainy days. July is the warmest month (average high 90°F) and January the coldest (average low 60°F).
Tropical climate
Fort Lauderdale, FL has hot summers and warm winters. Daytime highs range from about 76°F in January to 90°F in August. September is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to March and December, when daytime highs sit near 78°F.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 62° | 77° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 68° | 83° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 76° | 89° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 73° | 85° |
How much rain does Fort Lauderdale get?
Fort Lauderdale gets 64.3 in of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 119 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 78% of the US.
September is the wettest month, with 9.3 in. January is the driest, with 2.5 in. September has the most rainy days, about 14.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 25 days, to November 30, 2024.
From September 2025 to August 2026 Fort Lauderdale got 54.5 in of rain, against a normal of 64.3 in for those months. September 2025 had the most, with 16.8 in.
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Fort Lauderdale weather by month
Fort Lauderdale weather in January
In January, Fort Lauderdale averages a high of 76°F and a low of 60°F. It gets 2.5 in of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 48% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 90°F (2026) and the record low is 35°F (2010). January is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Fort Lauderdale weather in February
In February, Fort Lauderdale averages a high of 78°F and a low of 62°F. It gets 3.3 in of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 55% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 90°F (2026) and the record low is 36°F (2009). February is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Fort Lauderdale weather in March
In March, Fort Lauderdale averages a high of 80°F and a low of 64°F. It gets 3.2 in of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 54% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 92°F (2001) and the record low is 40°F (2010). March is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Fort Lauderdale weather in April
In April, Fort Lauderdale averages a high of 83°F and a low of 68°F. It gets 3.5 in of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 52% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 97°F (2015) and the record low is 51°F (2009).
Fort Lauderdale weather in May
In May, Fort Lauderdale averages a high of 85°F and a low of 72°F. It gets 6.3 in of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 53% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 97°F (2026) and the record low is 57°F (1999).
Fort Lauderdale weather in June
In June, Fort Lauderdale averages a high of 88°F and a low of 75°F. It gets 8.0 in of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 29% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 98°F (2024) and the record low is 68°F (2009).
Fort Lauderdale weather in July
In July, Fort Lauderdale averages a high of 90°F and a low of 76°F. It gets 6.0 in of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 30% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 101°F (2026) and the record low is 70°F (2011).
Fort Lauderdale weather in August
In August, Fort Lauderdale averages a high of 90°F and a low of 77°F. It gets 7.3 in of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 27% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 101°F (2026) and the record low is 70°F (2011).
Fort Lauderdale weather in September
In September, Fort Lauderdale averages a high of 89°F and a low of 76°F. It gets 9.3 in of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 28% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 96°F (2025) and the record low is 69°F (2001).
Fort Lauderdale weather in October
In October, Fort Lauderdale averages a high of 86°F and a low of 74°F. It gets 7.7 in of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 41% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 94°F (2023) and the record low is 52°F (2017).
Fort Lauderdale weather in November
In November, Fort Lauderdale averages a high of 81°F and a low of 68°F. It gets 4.2 in of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 45% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 92°F (2016) and the record low is 44°F (2006).
Fort Lauderdale weather in December
In December, Fort Lauderdale averages a high of 78°F and a low of 64°F. It gets 3.0 in of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 47% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 88°F (2025) and the record low is 35°F (2010). December is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Fort Lauderdale
February is the sunniest month in Fort Lauderdale, with estimated sunshine of 55% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. August is the cloudiest, at 27%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 42% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Fort Lauderdale is cloudier than 78% of the US.
Humidity peaks in June at 80% and is lowest in March at 71%.
Fort Lauderdale has about 67 days a year above 90°F. Fort Lauderdale is hotter than 78% of the US.
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Fort Lauderdale weather records
These records cover FT LAUDERDALE BEACH during 1998–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Fort Lauderdale station is 101°F, on July 31, 2026. The coldest is 35°F, on January 10, 2010.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 9.6 in of precipitation, on April 13, 2023.
The best time to visit Fort Lauderdale
The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to March and December, when daytime highs sit near 78°F.
Winter (December–February) is warm, with average highs around 77°F and lows near 62°F.
Spring (March–May) is hot, with average highs around 83°F and lows near 68°F.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 89°F and lows near 76°F. It can feel humid.
Autumn (September–November) is hot, with average highs around 85°F and lows near 73°F.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60° | 76° | 2.5 in | 8 | 72% | 48% | 90° | 35° |
| February | 62° | 78° | 3.3 in | 6 | 73% | 55% | 90° | 36° |
| March | 64° | 80° | 3.2 in | 7 | 71% | 54% | 92° | 40° |
| April | 68° | 83° | 3.5 in | 6 | 71% | 52% | 97° | 51° |
| May | 72° | 85° | 6.3 in | 10 | 73% | 53% | 97° | 57° |
| June | 75° | 88° | 8.0 in | 14 | 80% | 29% | 98° | 68° |
| July | 76° | 90° | 6.0 in | 13 | 78% | 30% | 101° | 70° |
| August | 77° | 90° | 7.3 in | 14 | 78% | 27% | 101° | 70° |
| September | 76° | 89° | 9.3 in | 14 | 80% | 28% | 96° | 69° |
| October | 74° | 86° | 7.7 in | 12 | 77% | 41% | 94° | 52° |
| November | 68° | 81° | 4.2 in | 9 | 76% | 45% | 92° | 44° |
| December | 64° | 78° | 3.0 in | 8 | 74% | 47% | 88° | 35° |
Station: FT LAUDERDALE BEACH, 4 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1998–2026; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Fort Lauderdale climate questions
How much rain does Fort Lauderdale get?
Fort Lauderdale gets 64.3 in of precipitation in an average year, over about 119 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Fort Lauderdale?
September is the wettest month in Fort Lauderdale, with 9.3 in. January is the driest, with 2.5 in.
How many rainy days does Fort Lauderdale have a year?
Fort Lauderdale has about 119 days with measurable rain in an average year. September has the most, about 14.
What is the hottest month in Fort Lauderdale?
July is the warmest month in Fort Lauderdale, with an average high of 90°F.
What is the coldest month in Fort Lauderdale?
January is the coldest month in Fort Lauderdale, with an average low of 60°F.
What is the record high temperature in Fort Lauderdale?
Within the available 1998–2026 station history, the record high at the Fort Lauderdale station is 101°F, set on July 31, 2026. The record low is 35°F, on January 10, 2010.
What is the sunniest month in Fort Lauderdale?
February is the sunniest month in Fort Lauderdale, with estimated sunshine of 55% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. August is the cloudiest.
What is the best time to visit Fort Lauderdale?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to March and December, when daytime highs sit near 78°F.