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Fort Lauderdale weather in August (Florida, United States of America)

What weather conditions can you expect in Fort Lauderdale, the United States of America this August? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Fort Lauderdale includes very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime maximum temperatures hover around 33°C, while nights can cool down to about 25°C. These are average temperatures, but occasional heat spikes are possible. Stay comfortable by wearing light clothing and drinking water.

Precipitation

Fort Lauderdale in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 193 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 23 days.

Average sunshine

The month enjoys around 263 hours of sunshine. The wet weather tends to wait until afternoon or evening to arrive, leaving the first half of most days dry and sunny.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and pleasant temperatures, January, February, March, November and December typically offer the best circumstances for Fort Lauderdale.

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the United States of America, check out our Fort Lauderdale's climate page.

Fort Lauderdale, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 33°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 77%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 193 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 23 days  
HumidityHumidity 76% *  
SunshineSunshine 263 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 71% *  
* Data from: Miami, the United States of America (36 KM, 22 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in August

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

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So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
8/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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