The best time to visit Fort Lauderdale
Month-by-month climate averages for Fort Lauderdale, FL, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.
The most comfortable time to visit Fort Lauderdale is usually January, February, March and December, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest September rain is behind you.
Fort Lauderdale is warmest in July (highs near 86°F) and coldest in January (lows around 61°F), with roughly 61 inches of precipitation across the year and September the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is January, February, March and December.
These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Fort Lauderdale forecast - and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.
Fort Lauderdale weather by month
what to expect in Fort Lauderdale through the year, 1991-2020 averagesHere is Fort Lauderdale's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °F, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Fort Lauderdale by season.