Fort Lauderdale, FL weather in July
Expect hot, oppressively humid weather with rain on most days in Fort Lauderdale in July, with highs near 90°F and lows near 76°F. Rain falls on about 17 days. It is one of the warmest months in Fort Lauderdale. Pack rain gear.
- Normal high
- 90°F
- Normal low
- 76°F
- Wet days
- 17
- 7.6 in total
- Muggy days
- 31
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 90°F | 91°F |
| Normal low | 76°F | 76°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 56% | 57% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:32 am / 8:16 pm | 6:45 am / 8:08 pm |
| Daylight | 13.8 h | 13.4 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical July day
- 6 am80°Fdew point 74°F
- 9 am85°Fdew point 74°F
- Noon88°Fdew point 73°F
- 3 pm87°Fdew point 73°F
- 6 pm85°Fdew point 73°F
- 9 pm82°Fdew point 74°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Miami Intl Airport (25 mi away); average wind 7 mph; clear or few clouds in 41% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 35%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 31
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph15 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more19 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more31 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow17 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in12 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
Average days per July, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in July
Normal precipitation is 7.6 in; a dry July brings about 5.6 in and a wet one about 10.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 5 days bring half an inch or more, and about 2 an inch or more.
How July varies from year to year
- Warmest July, 1991-20202007: average high 92°F
- Coolest July1994: average high 86°F
- Wettest July2007: 17.0 in
- Driest July1996: 1.7 in
- Highest reading98°F (July 13, 1998)
- Lowest reading68°F (July 2, 1995)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
July compared with June and August
| June | July | August | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 89°F | 90°F | 91°F |
| Normal low | 75°F | 76°F | 76°F |
| Wet days | 17 | 17 | 19 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 13.8 h | 13.6 h | 13.0 h |
Highs change by +1°F from June and +1°F into August.
Nearby alternatives in July
- Drier: Port St. Lucie, FL82 mi · high 89°F · 13 wet days
How Fort Lauderdale ranks in July
- Normal high141st warmest of 378 cities; 19th of 23 in Florida
- Wet days366th driest of 378
- Comfortable days264th most of 340
What to pack for Fort Lauderdale in July
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 90°F and about 31 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 17 days
- A swimsuit – about 15 beach days
Heating and cooling
July has 0 heating degree days and 557 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 13% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Fort Lauderdale in July?
The normal high is 90°F and the normal low is 76°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 98°F (most recently on July 13, 1998).
Does it rain a lot in Fort Lauderdale in July?
About 17 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 7.6 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 2007 (17.0 in); the driest was in 1996 (1.7 in).
Is July a good time to visit Fort Lauderdale?
July ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Fort Lauderdale (35 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days and about 19 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are January, February and March.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and snow depth: Ft Lauderdale (USC00083163), 3.9 mi WSW of the city center, 16 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Ft Lauderdale Hollywood Airport (USW00012849), 3.5 mi S of the city center, 11 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Miami Intl Airport (USW00012839), 25 mi SSW of the city center, 29 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Miami Kendall Tamiami Exec Airport (USW00012888), 37 mi SSW of the city center, 10 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Miami International Airport (722020-12839), 26 mi SSW of the city center, 5 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.