Fort Lauderdale USA
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 house built in 1893 that served as the first trading post, post office, bank and town hall, now operating as a museum.
- Port Everglades
- The second most active cruise port in Florida on the south side of the city center, supporting approximately ten thousand cruise passengers arriving and departing each week.
- Water Taxi
- Hop-on/hop-off water bus service operating daily 10AM-10PM with 11 pick-up/drop-off locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and New River.
- Riverwalk
- Scenic area along the New River spanning from Stranahan House to Esplanade Park with free Water Trolley shuttle service.
Beaches
- Fort Lauderdale Beach
- Located approximately two miles east of downtown with warm Atlantic waters year-round due to proximity to the Gulf Stream.
Where to eat
- Intracoastal Waterway restaurants and bars
- Numerous dining and drinking establishments line the Intracoastal Waterway catering to yachtsmen and visitors.
Bars and nightlife
- Intracoastal Waterway bars
- Multiple bars located along the Intracoastal Waterway serving the yachting community and tourists.
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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