Month guide · Fort Lauderdale · United States
Fort Lauderdale in July
What July is really like in Fort Lauderdale: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
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
July is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 32°C (90°F), lows of 26°C (79°F), about 15 rainy days and roughly 13.6 hours of daylight. Very warm sea and summer family holidays; plan beaches in the morning before storms build.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 32°C (90°F) / 26°C (79°F)
- Rainy days
- About 15
- Daylight
- About 13.6 hours
- Sea temperature
- 30°C (86°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
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Weather in July
July is the 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 15 of its 31 days. Compared with June (31°C (88°F)), July is about as warm; by August highs stay near 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 06:38
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 20:15
- Daylight
- About 13.6 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, July rates 3 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in January). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in July
- Independence Day fireworks on the beach (4 July)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Garden · Davie
Flamingo Gardens
Ride the narrated tram tour first for an overview of the gardens, then walk the aviary.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Nature
- Outdoors
Waterfront · Hollywood Beach
Hollywood Beach Broadwalk
A brick-paved promenade of about 4 km beside the beach in Hollywood, with a separate cycle lane and a line of cafés, bars and ice-cream shops.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Kids
- Food
Museum · Las Olas and Downtown
Museum of Discovery and Science
Use it as your rainy-afternoon or hottest-hour plan; it is on the Riverwalk next to a Water Taxi stop.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Nature
Gallery · Las Olas and Downtown
NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale
The city's main art museum, a block off Las Olas, holds a large collection of work by American painter William Glackens, as well as European CoBrA art and Latin American art.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Rainy day
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 15 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 July a good time to visit Fort Lauderdale?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, November–April are better overall. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+What time does the sun set in Fort Lauderdale in July?
At about 20:15 local time in mid-July, with sunrise at about 06:38: roughly 13.6 hours of daylight.
+How warm is Fort Lauderdale in July?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 26°C (79°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Fort Lauderdale in July?
Expect rain on about 15 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.