Fort Lauderdale, FL weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Fort Lauderdale.
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What is the weather usually like in Fort Lauderdale?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 60°F average low
- 64.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,632 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Fort Lauderdale: December to March, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FT LAUDERDALE BEACH, FL US (USC00083168), adjusted for the elevation of Fort Lauderdale.
Fort Lauderdale weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Fort Lauderdale through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:08 AM | 5:51 PM | 10 h 43 min |
| February | 6:54 AM | 6:14 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| March | 7:28 AM | 7:30 PM | 12 h 2 min |
| April | 6:55 AM | 7:45 PM | 12 h 49 min |
| May | 6:32 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 28 min |
| June | 6:26 AM | 8:15 PM | 13 h 48 min |
| July | 6:36 AM | 8:16 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| August | 6:52 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 5 min |
| September | 7:05 AM | 7:26 PM | 12 h 20 min |
| October | 7:18 AM | 6:54 PM | 11 h 35 min |
| November | 6:38 AM | 5:32 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| December | 6:59 AM | 5:32 PM | 10 h 33 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Fort Lauderdale?
Fort Lauderdale has a tropical rainforest climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 60°F (15°C).
It gets about 64.2 inches (1,632 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is January.
The best time to visit Fort Lauderdale is December to March. At 36 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
More about Fort Lauderdale
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Questions about the weather in Fort Lauderdale
What is the hottest month in Fort Lauderdale?
August, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Fort Lauderdale?
January, with an average low of 60°F (15°C).
How much does it rain in Fort Lauderdale?
About 64.2 inches (1,632 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Fort Lauderdale?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Fort Lauderdale?
December to March, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Fort Lauderdale have?
Tropical rainforest (Köppen Af).
What is the weather like in Fort Lauderdale in November?
Highs average 82°F and lows 67°F, with about 4.2 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Fort Lauderdale?
Around 6:38 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:32 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Fort Lauderdale weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Fort Lauderdale.
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