Temperature
Warm by day, warm at night.
83°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Fort Lauderdale
United States · North America
Warm days and some sun.
Good overall
Early to mid
Daytime high
83°F
Lows around 75°F
Rain
Rainy spells
Sun
12 h/day
Air feel
Humid
Sea temp
80°F
Great for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Rain is frequent, but usually comes in brief, on-and-off spells. About 14 wet days this month.
45%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
11.8 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days, with humid periods.
83%May Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 83° and nights feel near 78°.
CoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
54%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
8 mphMay Light breeze
Sea temperature
80°FMay sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 82°F, easing to about 79°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning78°F
Feels 82°F
Rain21%
Cloud44%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday82°F
Feels 84°F
Rain25%
Cloud47%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon82°F
Rain29%
Cloud51%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening79°F
Feels 82°F
Rain22%
Cloud51%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 74 | 64 | 1.7 | 7 | 9.3 | 72 | 75 |
| Feb | 76 | 66 | 1.5 | 7 | 10.0 | 73 | 74 |
| Mar | 77 | 68 | 2.0 | 7 | 10.5 | 70 | 75 |
| Apr | 80 | 71 | 2.4 | 9 | 11.6 | 70 | 77 |
| May | 83 | 75 | 4.1 | 14 | 11.8 | 74 | 80 |
| Jun | 85 | 78 | 7.2 | 22 | 10.8 | 79 | 83 |
| Jul | 86 | 79 | 5.4 | 22 | 11.6 | 79 | 85 |
| Aug | 87 | 79 | 6.5 | 24 | 11.2 | 79 | 86 |
| Sep | 85 | 78 | 7.3 | 23 | 10.1 | 80 | 85 |
| Oct | 83 | 75 | 4.6 | 14 | 9.7 | 76 | 83 |
| Nov | 79 | 70 | 2.3 | 9 | 9.3 | 73 | 80 |
| Dec | 76 | 67 | 1.9 | 8 | 9.1 | 74 | 77 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
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