Sunrise weather by month
Average highs run from 76°F in January to 91°F in July, and January nights average 59°F. It gets 56 inches of rain and melted snow a year, with almost no snow. Expect about 93 days a year at 90°F or hotter. The most comfortable months are November to April.
Best time to visit Sunrise
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 | 59°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in | 4 | 0 | 0 | warm |
| February | 78°F | 61°F | 2.0 in | 0.0 in | 3 | 0 | 0 | warm |
| March | 81°F | 64°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in | 3 | 2 | 0 | warm |
| April | 84°F | 68°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in | 4 | 3 | 0 | warm |
| May | 87°F | 72°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 6 | 0 | warm |
| June | 89°F | 76°F | 6.6 in | 0.0 in | 9 | 15 | 0 | hot |
| July | 91°F | 76°F | 6.2 in | 0.0 in | 11 | 23 | 0 | hot |
| August | 91°F | 77°F | 7.5 in | 0.0 in | 11 | 25 | 0 | hot |
| September | 89°F | 76°F | 8.1 in | 0.0 in | 11 | 16 | 0 | hot |
| October | 86°F | 73°F | 5.8 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 4 | 0 | warm |
| November | 81°F | 67°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 0 | 0 | warm |
| December | 78°F | 63°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in | 4 | 0 | 0 | warm |
| Year | 84°F avg | 69°F avg | 56.5 in | 0.0 in | 78 | 93 | 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 Executive Airport, FL (USW00012885), 5.9 miles from the city center; snowfall from Fort Lauderdale, FL. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Sunrise
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 24 (5:28 pm) and the latest around June 27 (8:17 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 89 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:10 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 | 8:00 pm | 13h 25m |
| June | 6:28 am | 8:14 pm | 13h 46m |
| July | 6:38 am | 8:15 pm | 13h 37m |
| August | 6:53 am | 7:56 pm | 13h 03m |
| September | 7:07 am | 7:24 pm | 12h 18m |
| October | 7:20 am | 6:52 pm | 11h 33m |
| November | 6:39 am | 5:31 pm | 10h 51m |
| December | 7:01 am | 5:31 pm | 10h 30m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Sunrise 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 Sunrise getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 3.0°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Sunrise.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Sunrise?
August is the warmest month, with an average high of 91°F and an average low of 77°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Sunrise?
January is the coldest, with average lows of 59°F and highs of 76°F.
What is the rainiest month in Sunrise?
September gets the most precipitation, 8.1 inches on average. February is the driest at 2.0 inches.
Does it snow in Sunrise?
Very little. The normal yearly snowfall is under one inch.
When is the best time to visit Sunrise?
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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