Best Time to Visit Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Fort Lauderdale.
Fort Lauderdale does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (August, 28.4°C / 83.1°F) and driest (December, 61 mm / 2.4 in) months. The drier stretch runs through October–May; the wetter half falls in June–September. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 19.6°C / 67.3°F in January to 28.4°C / 83.1°F in August, with rainfall from 61 mm / 2.4 in (December) to 235 mm / 9.3 in (June). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States of America's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Fort Lauderdale's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| December | 20.9°C69.6°F | 61 mm2.4″ | — |
| April | 23.5°C74.3°F | 86 mm3.4″ | Tropical |
| March | 21.7°C71.1°F | 77 mm3″ | — |
No month at Fort Lauderdale matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Fort Lauderdale?
Fort Lauderdale doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on December (driest, ~61 mm / 2.4 in) and August (warmest, 28.4°C / 83.1°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from United States of America's national average.
When is the rainy season in Fort Lauderdale?
The rainy season at Fort Lauderdale, Florida runs through June–September, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 157 mm / 6.2 in. The wettest single month is June (235 mm / 9.3 in).
What is the driest month in Fort Lauderdale?
The driest month in Fort Lauderdale is December, averaging about 61 mm / 2.4 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 20.9°C / 69.6°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Fort Lauderdale?
The least comfortable months for travel to Fort Lauderdale — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, June, August, September, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 235 mm / 9.3 in in June, and the coldest month averages 19.6°C / 67.3°F.
Is Fort Lauderdale climate different from United States of America overall?
Yes, usually. Our Fort Lauderdale figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our United States of America figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Fort Lauderdale specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.