Fort Lauderdale Weather in May

What's the weather like in Fort Lauderdale (Florida) in May 2024?

The climate in Fort Lauderdale during May can be summarized as hot, humid and wet.

May is in the spring in Fort Lauderdale and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

Fort Lauderdale weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 29.5°C 85.1°F
Nightly temperature 21.5°C 70.7°F
Average temperature 25.5°C 77.9°F
Daily sunshine 10.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 153 mm 6 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 26.6°C 79.8°F
Humidity 72%
Windspeed 16.6kph 10 mph

On average May is the 6th wettest month of the year in Fort Lauderdale with around 153mm 6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale average temperature in May

May rainfall

Fort Lauderdale average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Fort Lauderdale average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Fort Lauderdale in May 2024.