Fort Lauderdale weather and climate
Fort Lauderdale weather and climate
Day
30 °C
Night
22 °C
Sea
27 °C
Precipitation
136 mm
in month
Rainy days
10 days
in month
Daylight
13 hours
average
Sunshine
9 hours
average
Humidity
72 %
Day
30 °C
Night
22 °C
Sea
27 °C
Precipitation
136 mm
in month
Rainy days
10 days
in month
Daylight
13 hours
average
Sunshine
9 hours
average
Humidity
72 %
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Weather overview
Fort Lauderdale (United States of America) is a place with a tropical climate. Temperatures during the day are in the range from 25 °C (76 °F) in January to 33 °C (91 °F) in August. The least rainy month in Fort Lauderdale is April with its 6 days of rain, the rainiest month is August, when it rains 17 days. Sea temperatures are in the following range: 24 °C (76 °F) in February to 29 °C (85 °F) in August. The highest night temperatures could be experienced in August with 24 °C (76 °F), the lowest in January with 15 °C (58 °F).
January weather
The tourist season continues in Fort Lauderdale. The day temperature is on its minimum, with its value being 25 °C (76 °F), while the sea temperature continues to descent. The night temperature is on its minimum, with its value of 15 °C (58 °F).
February weather
The tourist season continues in Fort Lauderdale, while the dry season is about to start. The day temperature starts to rise, its value is 25 °C (78 °F), while the minimum of the sea temperature is observable, with its value being 24 °C (76 °F). The beginning of the rise of the rainfall amount could be noticed, with its value of 72 mm (2.82 in). The night temperature starts to rise, the value of this measure is 15 °C (60 °F).
March weather
The tourist season is close to its peak in Fort Lauderdale. The beginning of the descent of the number of rainy days could be noticed, with its value of 7 days, while the rise of the rainfall amount can be observed, the value of this measure is 83 mm (3.27 in). The day temperature continues to rise, its value is 26 °C (80 °F). The number of sun hours (without clouds) rises similarly to the previous month, with its value being 9 hours. The maximum of the wind speed can be noticed in this month.
April weather
The tourist season is close to its peak in Fort Lauderdale. The day temperature rises similarly to the previous month, the value of this measure is 28 °C (83 °F), while the beginning of the rise of the sea temperature could be noticed in this month. The number of rainy days reaches its minimum, with its value of 6 days, while the rise of the rainfall amount can be observed, with its value of 89 mm (3.49 in). The humidity is on its minimum, with its value of 68 %.
May weather
The day temperature rises similarly to the previous month, the value of this measure is 30 °C (86 °F) in Fort Lauderdale, and the rise of the sea temperature can be observed as well, with its value being 27 °C (80 °F). The tourist season is taking place. The number of rainy days starts to rise, its value is 10 days, while the rainfall amount rises similarly to the previous month, with its value of 136 mm (5.34 in). The night temperature continues to rise.
June weather
The rise of the day temperature can be observed, with its value being 32 °C (89 °F) in Fort Lauderdale, and the rise of the sea temperature can be observed as well, its value is 28 °C (83 °F). The wet season is about to start. The rise of the number of rainy days can be observed, with its value of 15 days, while the maximum of the rainfall amount can be noticed, its value is 235 mm (9.23 in). The night temperature continues to rise.
July weather
The day temperature rises similarly to the previous month, with its value being 33 °C (91 °F) in Fort Lauderdale, and the sea temperature continues to rise too, with its value of 29 °C (84 °F). The ongoing wet season is noticeable. The rainfall amount descent's start could be observed, the value of this measure is 168 mm (6.60 in). The night temperature rises similarly to the previous month, the value of this measure is 24 °C (75 °F). The maximum of the number of sun hours (without clouds) is observable, with its value of 10 hours.
August weather
The day temperature reaches its maximum, its value is 33 °C (91 °F) in Fort Lauderdale, and the maximum of the sea temperature can be noticed too in this month. The wet season continues. The number of rainy days reaches its maximum in this month. The maximum of the night temperature is observable in this month. The wind speed reaches its minimum, its value is 3.
September weather
The beginning of the descent of the day temperature could be noticed, its value is 32 °C (90 °F) in Fort Lauderdale, and the beginning of the descent of the night temperature could be noticed as well. The wet season is taking place in September. The rainfall amount continues to rise, its value is 214 mm (8.41 in). The descent of the number of sun hours (without clouds) can be observed, the value of this measure is 8 hours. The maximum of the humidity is observable.
October weather
The tourist season is at its beginning in Fort Lauderdale. The sea temperature starts to descent, with its value being 28 °C (83 °F), while the descent of the day temperature can be observed. The beginning of the descent of the number of rainy days could be noticed, the value of this measure is 13 days, and the rainfall amount starts to descent as well, with its value of 152 mm (5.97 in). The night temperature descents similarly to the previous month, with its value being 22 °C (72 °F).
November weather
The tourist season continues in Fort Lauderdale. The day temperature descents similarly to the previous month, with its value being 28 °C (82 °F), and the descent of the sea temperature can be observed too, its value is 27 °C (80 °F). The rainfall amount continues to descent, with its value of 96 mm (3.77 in), and the descent of the number of rainy days can be observed as well, the value of this measure is 9 days. The night temperature continues to descent, with its value of 19 °C (67 °F).
December weather
The day temperature descents similarly to the previous month, with its value of 26 °C (78 °F) in Fort Lauderdale, and the descent of the sea temperature can be observed as well, the value of this measure is 25 °C (78 °F). The descent of the number of rainy days can be observed, its value is 7 days, while the rainfall amount is on its minimum in this month. The ongoing tourist season is noticeable. The minimum of the number of sun hours (without clouds) can be noticed, its value is 7 hours.
FAQs
How many hours of sun to expect in Fort Lauderdale in January?
In January in Fort Lauderdale, you can expect around 7 hours of sunshine.
Is it hot in Fort Lauderdale in February?
In February in Fort Lauderdale, you will enjoy nice warm weather, but it will also be pleasant and you probably won't feel hot.
What is the sea temperature in Fort Lauderdale in March?
The temperature of the sea in Fort Lauderdale in March is 25 °C (76 °F). It will be comfortable for you to spend even a long time in a sea warm like this, there will be people for whom this temperature will be too low or too high.
Is there a wet season in April in Fort Lauderdale?
No, there is no wet season in April in Fort Lauderdale - you can expect 6 days of rain during the month.
What is the temperature in Fort Lauderdale during the day in May?
The average daily temperature in Fort Lauderdale in May is 30 °C (86 °F). The great temperature for lying by the sea or pool and sunbathing, everywhere else you will probably be a bit hot. Don't forget to drink during the day, in these temperatures you should hydrate yourself a lot.
How humid is Fort Lauderdale in June?
Humidity in Fort Lauderdale in June is 77 %. This humidity is rather above average, but except for sensitive individuals, it should not be a problem.
How windy is Fort Lauderdale in July?
In Fort Lauderdale in July, there will be an average wind scale of 3.
Is September part of the dry season in Fort Lauderdale?
No, September is not a dry month in Fort Lauderdale, expect rain approximately 17 days in a month.
How many days of precipitation on average can I expect in Fort Lauderdale in October?
There are 13 days, which are rainy in October in Fort Lauderdale, that is, days with precipitation more than 2 mm (0.08 in). Converted to days of the week, this means that it will occur on an average of 2.9 days of the week, or in general - 42 % days.
Is November a good month to visit Fort Lauderdale?
November is one of the best months to visit Fort Lauderdale. The temperature during the day will be nice 28 °C (82 °F). The seawater temperature reaches ideal 27 °C (80 °F). At night, temperatures hover around a pleasant 19 °C (67 °F). You can expect just 9 days of rain during the month, taking an umbrella is not necessary.
What is the air temperature in Fort Lauderdale in December at night?
The average night temperature in December in Fort Lauderdale is 16 °C (62 °F). This temperature is pleasant for a wide range of evening, night, and morning activities from sports to sitting outside in restaurants or evening walks.