Best time to visit · Fort Lauderdale · United States
The best time to visit Fort Lauderdale
Weather, crowds, prices and events for every month, so you can pick the trip that suits you.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Pictured: Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park, Fort Lauderdale · Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
The best time to visit Fort Lauderdale is November to April, when it is warm, sunny and relatively dry — but this is also peak season with the highest prices, especially from Christmas to March. May and early June are good value with warm seas before the heaviest rains, while August to October is hot, wet and the peak of hurricane season.
Key facts
- Best months
- November–April
- Shoulder season
- May–June and October
- Warmest month
- July (avg high 32°C (90°F))
- Coldest month
- January (avg high 24°C (75°F))
- Rainiest month
- August (~17 rainy days)
- Lowest hotel prices
- August–September
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Seasons
Fort Lauderdale has a tropical monsoon climate: warm, sunny and fairly dry from November to April, and hot, humid and wet from May to October, with short afternoon storms. Hurricane season runs from June to November, with the main risk from August to October.
March–May
Spring
Hot sunny days and warm water; March brings spring break and high prices, while May is quieter and better value.
June–August
Summer
Hot, humid and wet with short afternoon storms, the warmest sea and the lowest prices; the start of hurricane season.
September–November
Autumn
September and early October are the stormiest and quietest weeks; by November dry weather returns along with the Boat Show crowds.
December–February
Winter
Mild, sunny peak season with snowbirds, holiday boat parades and the highest hotel rates; the sea is cool but swimmable for many.
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Month by month
Long-term averages (rounded). Crowds and prices are relative, 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest). Daylight is sunrise to sunset on the 15th.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Sea | Daylight | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°C 75°F | 15°C 59°F | 7 | 24°C 75°F | 10.7 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| February | 25°C 77°F | 16°C 61°F | 6 | 24°C 75°F | 11.2 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| March | 26°C 79°F | 18°C 64°F | 7 | 25°C 77°F | 11.9 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| April | 28°C 82°F | 20°C 68°F | 6 | 26°C 79°F | 12.7 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| May | 30°C 86°F | 23°C 73°F | 10 | 27°C 81°F | 13.4 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| June | 31°C 88°F | 25°C 77°F | 16 | 29°C 84°F | 13.8 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| July | 32°C 90°F | 26°C 79°F | 15 | 30°C 86°F | 13.6 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| August | 32°C 90°F | 26°C 79°F | 17 | 30°C 86°F | 13 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| September | 31°C 88°F | 25°C 77°F | 17 | 29°C 84°F | 12.3 h | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| October | 29°C 84°F | 23°C 73°F | 13 | 28°C 82°F | 11.5 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| November | 27°C 81°F | 20°C 68°F | 9 | 26°C 79°F | 10.8 h | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| December | 25°C 77°F | 17°C 63°F | 8 | 25°C 77°F | 10.5 h | 4/5 | 5/5 |
Yearly events
Recurring dates shift from year to year; confirm with the organiser before you book.
| Month | Events |
|---|---|
| February | Las Olas and beachfront art fairs (seasonal, usually winter) |
| March | Spring break (March); Sea turtle nesting season starts (March) |
| June | Stonewall Pride in Wilton Manors (usually June) |
| July | Independence Day fireworks on the beach (4 July) |
| October | Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (usually late October or early November); Stone crab season opens (mid-October) |
| December | Winterfest Boat Parade on the New River and Intracoastal (usually mid-December) |
Cheapest and quietest times
Hotel prices are usually lowest in August–September, and the sights are quietest in September. Many visitors avoid September.
What to pack
| Season | Pack |
|---|---|
| Spring | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; A packable rain jacket for showers; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Summer | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Autumn | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Winter | Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; A packable rain jacket for showers; Comfortable walking shoes |
Questions travellers ask
+What is the best month to visit Fort Lauderdale?
November–April are the best months. Of those, November is usually the least crowded and April the warmest, with highs around 28°C (82°F).
+When are hotel prices lowest in Fort Lauderdale?
Usually in August–September. Hot and wet, with peak hurricane risk beginning; many hotels discount heavily.
+What is the rainiest month in Fort Lauderdale?
August, with about 17 days of rain on average.
+How hot does Fort Lauderdale get?
The warmest month, July, averages highs of 32°C (90°F) and lows of 26°C (79°F).