Fort Lauderdale weather by month
Average highs run from 76°F in January to 90°F in July, and January nights average 61°F. It gets 61 inches of rain and melted snow a year, with almost no snow. Expect about 68 days a year at 90°F or hotter. The most comfortable months are November to April.
Best time to visit Fort Lauderdale
For comfortable weather, go in November to April. In those months the average high stays between 62°F and 86°F, nights average 42°F or warmer, and rain stays under 4.5 inches for the month.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Snow | Wet days | Days 90°F+ | Nights below 32°F | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F | 61°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in | 4 | 0 | 0 | mild |
| February | 77°F | 63°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in | 3 | 0 | 0 | warm |
| March | 80°F | 66°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in | 3 | 1 | 0 | warm |
| April | 83°F | 70°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in | 4 | 2 | 0 | warm |
| May | 86°F | 74°F | 5.6 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 3 | 0 | warm |
| June | 88°F | 77°F | 9.6 in | 0.0 in | 11 | 12 | 0 | hot |
| July | 90°F | 78°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in | 11 | 18 | 0 | hot |
| August | 90°F | 78°F | 7.9 in | 0.0 in | 11 | 20 | 0 | hot |
| September | 88°F | 77°F | 8.0 in | 0.0 in | 11 | 11 | 0 | hot |
| October | 85°F | 74°F | 7.4 in | 0.0 in | 8 | 2 | 0 | warm |
| November | 81°F | 68°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 0 | 0 | warm |
| December | 78°F | 65°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in | 4 | 0 | 0 | warm |
| Year | 84°F avg | 71°F avg | 61.0 in | 0.0 in | 82 | 68 | 0 |
"Wet days" are days with at least 0.1 inch of precipitation. "Feels" is a plain-language label for the average high. Normals for 1991-2020 from NOAA NCEI, station Fort Lauderdale Hollywood Airport, FL (USW00012849), 3.9 miles from the city center; snowfall from Fort Lauderdale, FL. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Fort Lauderdale
The shortest day is December 21, with 10h 30m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 13h 46m. The earliest sunset comes around November 22 (5:28 pm) and the latest around June 23 (8:16 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 87 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:09 am | 5:50 pm | 10h 41m |
| February | 6:56 am | 6:13 pm | 11h 17m |
| March | 7:30 am | 7:29 pm | 11h 59m |
| April | 6:57 am | 7:44 pm | 12h 47m |
| May | 6:34 am | 7:59 pm | 13h 25m |
| June | 6:28 am | 8:14 pm | 13h 46m |
| July | 6:38 am | 8:14 pm | 13h 37m |
| August | 6:53 am | 7:56 pm | 13h 03m |
| September | 7:06 am | 7:24 pm | 12h 18m |
| October | 7:19 am | 6:52 pm | 11h 33m |
| November | 6:39 am | 5:30 pm | 10h 52m |
| December | 7:00 am | 5:31 pm | 10h 31m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Fort Lauderdale with NOAA's solar equations, in local clock time (Eastern Time, including daylight saving time where it applies). Times shift by a minute or two from year to year.
Is Fort Lauderdale getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 3.0°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Fort Lauderdale.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Fort Lauderdale?
July is the warmest month, with an average high of 90°F and an average low of 78°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Fort Lauderdale?
January is the coldest, with average lows of 61°F and highs of 76°F.
What is the rainiest month in Fort Lauderdale?
June gets the most precipitation, 9.6 inches on average. February is the driest at 2.4 inches.
Does it snow in Fort Lauderdale?
Very little. The normal yearly snowfall is under one inch.
When is the best time to visit Fort Lauderdale?
For comfortable weather, November to April. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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