Fort Lauderdale weather in November
United States

November in Fort Lauderdale: hot, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#7 of 12 months in Fort Lauderdale · #387 of 1383 destinations to visit in November · comfort 81/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Fort Lauderdale in November
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Once we were in Fort Lauderdale in March and it was in the 40s.
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Fort Lauderdale climate normals — November
| Daytime high | 28°C / 82°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 21°C / 70°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 29°C / 84°F | |
| Sea temperature | 27°C / 81°F | 😎 warm sea |
| Rainfall | 141 mm / 5.6 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 9 days | |
| Humidity | 75% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 20°C / 67°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.9 h | |
| Wind | 19 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 39 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Fort Lauderdale in November
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdsFort Lauderdale Boat Show, Cruise turnaround days, Thanksgiving break in United States(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Fort Lauderdale's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherFort Lauderdale's weather peaks February–April, best around March.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Fort Lauderdale in November
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Hazard
Atlantic hurricane season
1 Jun – 30 NovStatistically the risk sits in August, September and October. Most weeks pass with nothing but afternoon storms, which is why late summer is also the cheapest time to be here. Source ↗
- Festival
Fort Lauderdale Boat Show
25 Oct – 5 Nov · usuallyMajor festivalCrowdedBook earlyThe largest in-water boat show in the world, five days across seven marinas at the turn of October into November. Hotel rates spike and the bridges over the Intracoastal are up constantly. Source ↗
- Season
Cruise turnaround days
1 Nov – 30 Apr · usuallyCruise seasonCrowdedPort Everglades runs several ships turning round on the same weekend morning through the winter. The airport queues, the 17th Street bridge goes up constantly and taxis to the beach disappear until midday. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Fort Lauderdale — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Fort Lauderdale in November — FAQ
- Is November a good time to visit Fort Lauderdale?
- November in Fort Lauderdale: hot, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Fort Lauderdale on SeasonMap's comfort score (81/100).
- What is the weather like in Fort Lauderdale in November?
- In November, Fort Lauderdale averages a daily high of 27.6°C and a low of 21.1°C, with about 141 mm of rain over roughly 9.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Fort Lauderdale in November?
- Fort Lauderdale has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 39 in November.
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Similar destinations in North America — November
Within 300 km: Naples, Florida's Stone crab season on 15 Oct – 1 May, and Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights on 28 Aug – 1 Nov.