Weather in Fort Lauderdale in May
In an average May, Fort Lauderdale sees a daily high around 88°F and a low around 72°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 88°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 84°F to 93°F |
| Average low | 72°F |
| Typical low range | 67°F to 76°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
98°F
1995-05-16
Lowest
75°F
1999-05-01
Low
Highest
80°F
2024-05-15
Lowest
54°F
1992-05-08
Feels-like
Highest
131°F
2024-05-18
Lowest
75°F
1999-05-01
Humidity
Highest
23.3 g/m³
2018-05-30
Lowest
7.9 g/m³
2016-05-07
Wind
Highest
19 mph
1991-05-21
Lowest
3 mph
2012-05-21
Gust
Highest
43 mph
2016-05-05
Lowest
11 mph
1995-05-03
Precip
Wettest
11.24 in
2018
Driest
0.51 in
1992
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