Weather in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States in August
In an average August, Fort Lauderdale sees a daily high around 86°F and a low around 83°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 86°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 84°F to 88°F |
| Average low | 83°F |
| Typical low range | 81°F to 84°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.20 in |
August records
The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.
High
Highest
91°F
2025-08-20
Lowest
80°F
1996-08-23
Low
Highest
86°F
2023-08-07
Lowest
78°F
1994-08-28
Feels-like
Highest
114°F
2025-08-20
Lowest
85°F
1996-08-23
Humidity
Highest
25.4 g/m³
2023-08-31
Lowest
18.3 g/m³
1984-08-27
Wind
Highest
39 mph
2008-08-19
Lowest
4 mph
1994-08-06
Precip
Wettest
12.14 in
1981
Driest
3.54 in
2013
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