Fort Lauderdale weather
At 5:00 PM local time it was partly cloudy and 28°C (82°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Nov–Apr. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 78%
- Chance of rain
- 12%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Nov–AprOff season Jun–Sep
About Fort Lauderdale weather
Is it raining in Fort Lauderdale right now?
No. It’s partly cloudy and 28° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Fort Lauderdale this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 27–31° and lows of 21–26°. Rain is likely on 5 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday). The driest day looks like Friday.
Has it been raining in Fort Lauderdale lately?
In the past 7 days, Fort Lauderdale had 3 rainy days and 21.6 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Fort Lauderdale?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Fort Lauderdale weather by month
When is the best time to visit Fort Lauderdale?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Fort Lauderdale is Nov–Apr, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jun–Sep tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 23°C (73°F) in January to 30°C (86°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Fort Lauderdale?
June is the wettest month, with about 191 mm (7.5 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 44 mm (1.7 in).
What is the hottest month in Fort Lauderdale?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 30°C (86°F) and lows of 28°C (83°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 23°C (73°F) and lows of 20°C (67°F).
Does Fort Lauderdale have a rainy season?
Yes. Jun–Sep is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Dec–Mar is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months