Weather in Fort Lauderdale in May
In an average May, Fort Lauderdale sees a daily high around 86°F and a low around 73°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 86°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 82°F to 91°F |
| Average low | 73°F |
| Typical low range | 68°F to 77°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
96°F
2008-05-18
Lowest
75°F
1999-05-01
Low
Highest
82°F
2026-05-31
Lowest
55°F
1992-05-08
Feels-like
Highest
129°F
2024-05-19
Lowest
75°F
1999-05-01
Humidity
Highest
24.3 g/m³
2024-05-19
Lowest
7.9 g/m³
1992-05-08
Wind
Highest
21 mph
2026-05-04
Lowest
4 mph
1998-05-30
Gust
Highest
45 mph
2016-05-05
Lowest
11 mph
1998-05-30
Precip
Wettest
11.80 in
2020
Driest
0.51 in
1992
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