Weather in Fort Lauderdale in August
In an average August, Fort Lauderdale sees a daily high around 90°F and a low around 76°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 90°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 87°F to 93°F |
| Average low | 76°F |
| Typical low range | 74°F to 79°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.30 in |
August records
The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.
High
Highest
97°F
2025-08-02
Lowest
79°F
1981-08-17
Low
Highest
83°F
2020-08-25
Lowest
69°F
1984-08-29
Feels-like
Highest
135°F
1999-08-02
Lowest
79°F
1981-08-17
Humidity
Highest
25.0 g/m³
2023-08-31
Lowest
17.6 g/m³
1984-08-28
Wind
Highest
22 mph
1992-08-24
Lowest
3 mph
2004-08-24
Gust
Highest
42 mph
2012-08-27
Lowest
9 mph
2002-08-25
Precip
Wettest
18.39 in
2019
Driest
4.21 in
1987
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