Fort Lauderdale
Country: USA · Region: Florida · Currency: US Dollar
Fort Lauderdale is a coastal Atlantic city known as the 'Venice of America' for its expansive canal system and famous beaches. As home to Port Everglades, one of the busiest cruise ports in the world, it welcomed about 4.77 million cruise guests in fiscal year 2025, roughly 92,000 per week on average.
Top sights
Stranahan House, Port Everglades, Las Olas Boulevard, New River, Intracoastal Waterway, Fort Lauderdale beaches
Things to do
- Stranahan House
- Historic building from 1893 that served as the area's first trading post, post office, bank and town hall, now operating as a museum.
Beaches
- Fort Lauderdale Beach
- Atlantic Ocean beach located downtown, approximately two miles east of the city center.
Where to eat
- Intracoastal Waterway Restaurants
- Multiple restaurants line the Intracoastal Waterway catering to boaters and visitors.
Bars and nightlife
- Intracoastal Waterway Bars
- Numerous bars along the Intracoastal Waterway serve passing yachtsmen and guests.
Forecast for Fort Lauderdale
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Weather in Fort Lauderdale by month
Averages from 2015 to 2024, not a forecast. Within about two weeks of a date, the live forecast above is the one to trust.
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rainfall | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F | 62°F | 3.4 in | 9 |
| February | 77°F | 65°F | 2.7 in | 11 |
| March | 79°F | 67°F | 2.7 in | 9 |
| April | 82°F | 70°F | 3.9 in | 12 |
| May | 84°F | 73°F | 6.4 in | 16 |
| June | 85°F | 76°F | 9.7 in | 25 |
| July | 87°F | 77°F | 6.7 in | 24 |
| August | 87°F | 77°F | 9.1 in | 26 |
| September | 86°F | 76°F | 10.0 in | 24 |
| October | 83°F | 74°F | 7.0 in | 19 |
| November | 80°F | 70°F | 4.2 in | 12 |
| December | 77°F | 66°F | 3.5 in | 11 |
Getting around
Rent a car for easiest navigation (grid system layout), take taxis, use free LauderGO! shuttles downtown, or try the scenic Water Taxi along the Intracoastal Waterway and New River.
What to eat
Many restaurants and bars line the Intracoastal Waterway catering to boaters and visitors.
Tips
Bring a good map if exploring east of downtown, as the canal system requires finding bridges to cross; the Dolphus Waterway Map is recommended.
Best for
Beaches, boating, canals, yachting
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