Average Monthly Sunshine in Fort Lauderdale (FL)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Fort Lauderdale receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Fort Lauderdale Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 308 hours of sunshine in July and 216 hours in December, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 3150 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. July sees up to 10.3 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. December, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 7.2 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Fort Lauderdale’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Fort Lauderdale enjoys an average of 3150 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

September, Fort Lauderdale’s wettest month, receives 193 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 24°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Fort Lauderdale Precipitation page.