Climate of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA
Point-value climate at Fort Lauderdale (Florida, United States of America). Population approximately 2,042,042.
Located in Florida, United States of America, Fort Lauderdale has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 2,042,042. Monthly average temperatures range from 19.6°C / 67.3°F in January to 28.4°C / 83.1°F in August, with rainfall varying from 61 mm / 2.4 in (December) to 235 mm / 9.3 in (June) — about 1560 mm / 61.4 in across the year. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Fort Lauderdale's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.6°C67.3°F | 70 mm2.8″ | — |
| February | 19.7°C67.5°F | 68 mm2.7″ | — |
| March | 21.7°C71.1°F | 77 mm3″ | — |
| April | 23.5°C74.3°F | 86 mm3.4″ | Tropical |
| May | 25.6°C78.1°F | 157 mm6.2″ | Tropical |
| June | 27.3°C81.1°F | 235 mm9.3″ | Tropical |
| July | 28.1°C82.6°F | 164 mm6.5″ | Tropical |
| August | 28.4°C83.1°F | 174 mm6.9″ | Tropical |
| September | 27.8°C82°F | 207 mm8.1″ | Tropical |
| October | 26°C78.8°F | 157 mm6.2″ | Tropical |
| November | 23.4°C74.1°F | 104 mm4.1″ | Tropical |
| December | 20.9°C69.6°F | 61 mm2.4″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Fort Lauderdale?
Fort Lauderdale does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Fort Lauderdale's warmest month is August at an average of 28.4°C / 83.1°F, and its driest month is December with about 61 mm / 2.4 in of rain.
What is the climate of Fort Lauderdale?
Fort Lauderdale, in Florida, United States of America, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 19.6°C / 67.3°F in January to 28.4°C / 83.1°F in August. Annual rainfall is approximately 1560 mm / 61.4 in, with the wettest month being June (235 mm / 9.3 in) and the driest December (61 mm / 2.4 in).
What is the average temperature in Fort Lauderdale in August?
The average temperature in Fort Lauderdale in August is 28.4°C / 83.1°F, with rainfall of about 174 mm / 6.9 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Fort Lauderdale?
The driest month in Fort Lauderdale is December, with about 61 mm / 2.4 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 20.9°C / 69.6°F.
When is the wettest month in Fort Lauderdale?
The wettest month in Fort Lauderdale is June, with approximately 235 mm / 9.3 in of average monthly rainfall.