Month guide · Fort Lauderdale · United States
Fort Lauderdale in August
What August is really like in Fort Lauderdale: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Pictured: Flamingo Gardens, Fort Lauderdale · Photo: Dtobias, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
August is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 32°C (90°F), lows of 26°C (79°F), about 17 rainy days and roughly 13 hours of daylight. Hot and wet, with peak hurricane risk beginning; many hotels discount heavily.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 32°C (90°F) / 26°C (79°F)
- Rainy days
- About 17
- Daylight
- About 13 hours
- Sea temperature
- 30°C (86°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
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Weather in August
August is the 2nd-warmest month in Fort Lauderdale: days average 32°C (90°F) against a yearly average high of 28°C (82°F), and nights fall to about 26°C (79°F). Rain falls on roughly 17 of its 31 days. Compared with July (32°C (90°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 06:53
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 19:57
- Daylight
- About 13 hours
- Sea
- 30°C (86°F)
Summer (June–August). Hot, humid and wet with short afternoon storms, the warmest sea and the lowest prices; the start of hurricane season.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 2 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in January). That makes August one of the better-value months to book.
Events in August
August has no major recurring festival in Fort Lauderdale, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in August
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Beach · Fort Lauderdale Beach
Fort Lauderdale Beach and the A1A promenade
The city's main beach runs for several kilometres along A1A, with lifeguard towers, showers and a promenade behind a curving white wave wall.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Outdoors
- Kids
Street · Las Olas and Downtown
Las Olas Boulevard
Walk the boulevard in the early evening, then cross to the Isles for sunset over the canals.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Food
- Shopping
- Free
- After dark
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
Experience · Fort Lauderdale Beach
Jungle Queen Riverboat
Choose the shorter sightseeing cruise for children; the evening dinner cruise is longer.
- Time needed
- 1.5–4 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Views
- Iconic
The sea averages 30°C (86°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Fort Lauderdale.
What to pack
For highs near 32°C (90°F), lows near 26°C (79°F) and 17 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Fort Lauderdale?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, November–April are better overall. Compare every month.
Fort Lauderdale in other months
Questions travellers ask
+What time does the sun set in Fort Lauderdale in August?
At about 19:57 local time in mid-August, with sunrise at about 06:53: roughly 13 hours of daylight.
+How warm is Fort Lauderdale in August?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 26°C (79°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Fort Lauderdale in August?
Expect rain on about 17 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.