Fort Lauderdale Water Temperature

Fort Lauderdale in Florida enjoys a picturesque setting on the Atlantic coast, and is known for its extensive canal network which gives it the nickname, the ‘Venice of America’. The city is a favourite destination for those who want exceptional beaches as well as a bustling urban area with good shopping and entertainment.
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It is easy to reach Fort Lauderdale from other parts of the US, and Interstate 95 connects the city with Jacksonville to the north and Miami and Palm Beach to the south, while the Florida Turnpike provides easy access to Orlando and the Florida Keys.

Fort Lauderdale is a city close to atlantic ocean. tropical rainforest climate would be the climate here. August is the month with the highest water temperature at 85.8°F / 29.9°C. The month with the lowest is February with an average water temperature of 76.1°F / 24.5°C. The avg. air temperature is around 82°F / 27.8°C, August is the month with the highest temperature. January is the coolest with 67.8°F / 19.9°C average air temperature. January is the month with the min. precipitation of 0in / 0mm and September with the max. precipitation in a year with 5.7in / 146mm. March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November would be the best time to visit this place.

Fort Lauderdale Summary

Description	Value
Current water temperature	/
Warmest Month Water Temperature:	August with 85.8°F / 29.9°C
Coldest Month Water Temperature:	February with 76.1°F / 24.5°C
Warmest Month Air Temperature:	August with 82°F / 27.8°C
Coldest Month Air Temperature:	January with 67.8°F / 19.9°C
Wettest Month:	September with 5.7in / 146mm
Driest Month:	January with 0in / 0mm
Highest Humidity	September with 80%
Lowest Humidity	March with 67.2%
Best Time to Visit:	March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November
Climate Classification	tropical rainforest climate

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Fort Lauderdale water temperature by month

°F

atlantic ocean water temperature by month

	Max. Water Temperature (°F)	ø. Water Temperature (°F)	Min. Water Temperature (°F)
January	77.4	76.3	75.7
February	76.6	76.1	75.7
March	77.4	76.6	75.9
April	79.3	78.4	77.4
May	81.9	80.6	79.2
June	84.2	83.3	81.9
July	85.8	84.9	84
August	86	85.6	85.1
September	85.5	84.9	84.2
October	84.2	83.1	81.5
November	81.7	80.2	79.2
December	79.3	78.3	77.2

°C

atlantic ocean water temperature by month

	Max. Water Temperature (°C)	ø. Water Temperature (°C)	Min. Water Temperature (°C)
January	25.2	24.6	24.3
February	24.8	24.5	24.3
March	25.2	24.8	24.4
April	26.3	25.8	25.2
May	27.7	27	26.2
June	29	28.5	27.7
July	29.9	29.4	28.9
August	30	29.8	29.5
September	29.7	29.4	29
October	29	28.4	27.5
November	27.6	26.8	26.2
December	26.3	25.7	25.1

The hottest water temperature typically reached in August with around 85.8°F / 29.9°C. The coldest in February with an average water temperature of 76.1°F / 24.5°C.

Fort Lauderdale is perfect for water sports all year round. The region boasts warm waters that don’t alter drastically from month to month. The water temperature from January to around mid March ranges from about 70F or 21C to 74F or 23C, while from mid March to November it is approximately 75F or 23.8C to 78F or 25.5C. These pleasant conditions make the area extremely popular for surfing, snorkelling, swimming and sailing whatever the month.

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Fort Lauderdale weather today & 14-day weather forecast

7-day weather forecast
+9-day forecast

7-day weather forecast

Date	Weather	Max. F Min. F	Max. C Min. C	Windspeed Windir.	Precip. Rainrisk	Rel. Humidity
Dec. 28	Overcast clouds	77 °F 72°F	25 °C 22°C	3mph (5km/h) east-southeast	0in (1mm) 30 %	84%
Dec. 29	Thunderstorm with rain	77 °F 71°F	25 °C 22°C	3mph (5km/h) south-southeast	0in (8mm) 70 %	85%
Dec. 30	Broken clouds	79 °F 69°F	26 °C 20°C	1mph (2km/h) south-southwest	0in (3mm) 50 %	88%
Dec. 31	Scattered clouds	80 °F 68°F	27 °C 20°C	1mph (2km/h) southwest	0in (1mm) 15 %	86%
Jan. 01	Scattered clouds	78 °F 63°F	26 °C 17°C	1mph (2km/h) northwest	0in (0mm) 20 %	80%
Jan. 02	Broken clouds	73 °F 56°F	23 °C 13°C	2mph (3km/h) south-southwest	0in (0mm) 0 %	66%
Jan. 03	Broken clouds	72 °F 60°F	22 °C 16°C	2mph (3km/h) west	0in (0mm) 0 %	55%

+9-day forecast

Date	Weather	Max. F Min. F	Max. C Min. C	Windspeed Windir.	Precip. Rainrisk	Rel. Humidity
Jan. 04	Broken clouds	70 °F 56°F	21 °C 13°C	1mph (2km/h) northwest	0in (0mm) 20 %	57%
Jan. 05	Clear Sky	73 °F 58°F	23 °C 14°C	1mph (2km/h) south-southeast	0in (0mm) 0 %	61%
Jan. 06	Broken clouds	75 °F 62°F	24 °C 17°C	1mph (2km/h) south	0in (0mm) 20 %	67%
Jan. 07	Overcast clouds	77 °F 63°F	25 °C 17°C	1mph (2km/h) south-southwest	0in (0mm) 10 %	76%
Jan. 08	Scattered clouds	82 °F 65°F	28 °C 18°C	1mph (2km/h) south-southwest	0in (0mm) 20 %	61%
Jan. 09	Scattered clouds	81 °F 66°F	27 °C 19°C	2mph (3km/h) southeast	0in (0mm) 0 %	66%
Jan. 10	Scattered clouds	83 °F 68°F	28 °C 20°C	3mph (5km/h) west-southwest	0in (0mm) 20 %	81%
Jan. 11	Overcast clouds	73 °F 63°F	23 °C 17°C	2mph (4km/h) north-northwest	0in (2mm) 35 %	68%
Jan. 12	Light rain	65 °F 58°F	18 °C 15°C	3mph (4km/h) northwest	0in (2mm) 35 %	44%

Fort Lauderdale weather by month / climate table

°F

	Max. Temperature °F	ø. Temperature °F	Min. Temperature (°F)	Precip. (in)	Rainy Days (d)	Rel. Humidity (%)
January	76.6	67.8	60.4	0	0	68.8%
February	78.1	69.8	61.9	0.2	1	69.8%
March	79	71.4	64.2	0	0	67.2%
April	82.4	74.7	67.8	0.1	0	68.2%
May	83.8	77.5	71.1	2.4	5	72.2%
June	86.2	80.2	74.8	5.3	20	79%
July	87.3	81.7	76.8	4.1	20	78.8%
August	87.4	82	77.5	5.1	23	79.2%
September	86.2	80.8	76.5	5.7	24	80%
October	84.4	78.1	72	3.6	0	75.2%
November	80.8	73.6	66.4	0.3	1	70.3%
December	77.4	70.9	63.7	0.6	2	72.1%

°C

	Max. Temperature °C	ø. Temperature °C	Min. Temperature (°C)	Precip. (mm)	Rainy Days (d)	Rel. Humidity (%)
January	24.8	19.9	15.8	0	0	68.8%
February	25.6	21	16.6	5	1	69.8%
March	26.1	21.9	17.9	0	0	67.2%
April	28	23.7	19.9	2.4	0	68.2%
May	28.8	25.3	21.7	61.7	5	72.2%
June	30.1	26.8	23.8	135.5	20	79%
July	30.7	27.6	24.9	105.4	20	78.8%
August	30.8	27.8	25.3	129.1	23	79.2%
September	30.1	27.1	24.7	146	24	80%
October	29.1	25.6	22.2	92.3	0	75.2%
November	27.1	23.1	19.1	8.2	1	70.3%
December	25.2	21.6	17.6	15.5	2	72.1%

January is the driest at 0in / 0mm and September the wettest month with 5.7in / 146mm. With an average temperature of 82°F / 27.8°C, August is the warmest month in a year. January is the coldest with 67.8°F / 19.9°C average temperature.

Best attractions in Fort Lauderdale

Take a water taxi on the New River and the Intracoastal Waterway to see the beautiful waterside mansions and view the city from a different perspective. Fort Lauderdale beach with its famous Strip is one of the most popular in the eastern US, and was the original Spring Break destination.

Since the end of the 1980’s Spring Break is less of an issue and the Strip now attracts a more upmarket clientele to its many bustling bars and restaurants on Las Olas Boulevard. However, you can still visit the Elbo Room which was featured in the film ‘Where the Boys Are’ in the 1960’s and was one of the original Spring Break bars. Be sure to visit Fort Lauderdale Swap Shop; it is a massive indoor market with the biggest, 13 screen drive in movie complex in the country, or enjoy the relaxing life on the ocean wave with a sailing trip.

Activities & POI in Fort Lauderdale

Type of Activity	List
Beach	Hollywood Beach, Fort Lauderdale Beach
Marina for Sailing, Boat adventures, fishing	Pier 66 Marina, Sunrise Marina, NSU Vessel Basin, USCG Vessel Basin, Lauderdale Marina
Attraction	Tacos Hooked Up Sportfishing, Fort Lauderdale Airboat Rides, Sunrise Paddleboards, Flyboard Fort Lauderdale, Las Olas Beach, K1 speed, Bateau, Las Olas Boulevard
Golf Course	Coral Ridge Country Club

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