Month guide · Fort Lauderdale · United States
Fort Lauderdale in September
What September is really like in Fort Lauderdale: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Pictured: Sawgrass Mills, Fort Lauderdale · Photo: AITFFan1, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
September is a month many travellers avoid. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 25°C (77°F), about 17 rainy days and roughly 12.3 hours of daylight. The quietest and riskiest month for storms; buy flexible bookings and watch forecasts.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days
- About 17
- Daylight
- About 12.3 hours
- Sea temperature
- 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
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Weather in September
September is the 4th-warmest month in Fort Lauderdale: days average 31°C (88°F) against a yearly average high of 28°C (82°F), and nights fall to about 25°C (77°F). Rain falls on roughly 17 of its 30 days. Compared with August (32°C (90°F)), September is about as warm; by October highs drop to around 29°C (84°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 07:06
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 19:25
- Daylight
- About 12.3 hours
- Sea
- 29°C (84°F)
Autumn (September–November). September and early October are the stormiest and quietest weeks; by November dry weather returns along with the Boat Show crowds.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, September rates 1 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in January). That makes September one of the better-value months to book.
Events in September
September has no major recurring festival in Fort Lauderdale, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in September
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
Waterfront · Las Olas and Downtown
Riverwalk and Stranahan House
The Riverwalk follows the New River through downtown past parks, restaurants and yachts.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Outdoors
- Free
- Views
Beach · Dania Beach
Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park
Come in the late afternoon at weekends to watch cruise ships sail out through the inlet.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
- Off the beaten path
Nature · Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea snorkelling
Off this small beach town, a reef line runs close enough to shore to snorkel from the sand on calm days, with parrotfish, sergeant majors and soft corals in a few metres of water.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Active
- Off the beaten path
The sea averages 29°C (84°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Fort Lauderdale.
What to pack
For highs near 31°C (88°F), lows near 25°C (77°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 September a good time to visit Fort Lauderdale?
A month many travellers avoid. 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 September?
At about 19:25 local time in mid-September, with sunrise at about 07:06: roughly 12.3 hours of daylight.
+How warm is Fort Lauderdale in September?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Fort Lauderdale in September?
Expect rain on about 17 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.