Month guide · Fort Lauderdale · United States
Fort Lauderdale in April
What April is really like in Fort Lauderdale: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Pictured: Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, Fort Lauderdale · Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
April is one of the best months to visit Fort Lauderdale. Expect average highs of 28°C (82°F), lows of 20°C (68°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 12.7 hours of daylight. Warm and still mostly dry, with the sea warming up; Easter can be busy.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 28°C (82°F) / 20°C (68°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 12.7 hours
- Sea temperature
- 26°C (79°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
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Weather in April
April is the 7th-warmest month in Fort Lauderdale: days average 28°C (82°F) against a yearly average high of 28°C (82°F), and nights fall to about 20°C (68°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 30 days. Compared with March (26°C (79°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 30°C (86°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:57
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 19:44
- Daylight
- About 12.7 hours
- Sea
- 26°C (79°F)
Spring (March–May). Hot sunny days and warm water; March brings spring break and high prices, while May is quieter and better value.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 4 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: April is one of the pricier months.
Events in April
April has no major recurring festival in Fort Lauderdale, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in April
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Market · Sunrise
Sawgrass Mills
A very large outlet mall in Sunrise, about 25 km west of downtown, with hundreds of outlet and full-price stores plus an open-air section of restaurants, the Colonnade Outlets.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Rainy day
Beach · Fort Lauderdale Beach
Fort Lauderdale Beach and the A1A promenade
Head north towards Sunrise Boulevard and beyond for more space; the stretch near Las Olas is the busiest.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Outdoors
- Kids
Experience · New River and Intracoastal
Water Taxi
Yellow hop-on, hop-off boats run along the New River and the Intracoastal Waterway, linking downtown, Las Olas, the beach hotels and, on some routes, Hollywood.
- Time needed
- 2–4 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Views
- Couples
- Kids
- Photo spot
Park · Fort Lauderdale Beach
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
Paddle the park's freshwater lagoon by kayak or canoe for gopher tortoises, herons and iguanas.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Kids
- Active
The sea averages 26°C (79°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Fort Lauderdale.
What to pack
For highs near 28°C (82°F), lows near 20°C (68°F) and 6 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Fort Lauderdale?
One of the best months to visit Fort Lauderdale. The other best months are November–March. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+What time does the sun set in Fort Lauderdale in April?
At about 19:44 local time in mid-April, with sunrise at about 06:57: roughly 12.7 hours of daylight.
+How warm is Fort Lauderdale in April?
Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 20°C (68°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Fort Lauderdale in April?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.