Weather in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States in May
In an average May, Fort Lauderdale sees a daily high around 81°F and a low around 77°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 81°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 78°F to 85°F |
| Average low | 77°F |
| Typical low range | 74°F to 80°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
89°F
2017-05-28
Lowest
73°F
1992-05-08
Low
Highest
84°F
2024-05-28
Lowest
63°F
1999-05-01
Feels-like
Highest
109°F
2024-05-18
Lowest
73°F
1992-05-08
Humidity
Highest
25.1 g/m³
2024-05-18
Lowest
10.2 g/m³
1992-05-08
Wind
Highest
31 mph
2016-05-04
Lowest
4 mph
1983-05-26
Precip
Wettest
13.32 in
2018
Driest
0.68 in
1992
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