Fort Lauderdale averages 64.4 days a year above 90°F, with September the wettest month at 9.3 in of normal rain. The hottest day on record was 99°F on Aug 23, 2025; the coldest, 35°F on Jan 10, 2010. The single biggest 24-hour rain event recorded was 9.58 in on Apr 13, 2023.
Climate and Average Weather Year Round in Fort Lauderdale
Year-round temperature
In Fort Lauderdale, the warmest months are June through September, with average daily highs between 89°F and 91°F. The coldest stretch runs December through February, with highs between 77°F and 78°F and overnight lows reaching 60°F.
Rainfall through the year
Rainfall in Fort Lauderdale averages 5.4 in per month over the long run. September is the wettest at 9.3 in, while January is the driest at 2.5 in.
Days at 90 °F or hotter
Fort Lauderdale averages 64.4 days per year at 90 °F or hotter. The hottest year on record saw 116 such days (2024); the coolest just 14 (2026).
Precipitation this year
As of May 28, Fort Lauderdale has received 18.2 in of precipitation this year — 0% above the long-term normal for this point in the year (18.2 in).