May weather in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The average temperature in Fort Lauderdale in May is 79.2°F (72.3°F–86.0°F). Average precipitation: 6.32 inches.
May is a spring month in Fort Lauderdale, and is warmer than the annual average of 76.9°F. Daily temperatures swing about 13.7°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 10 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 13h 17m. For travel, May is a wet month.
Avg High
86.0°F
Avg Low
72.3°F
Precipitation
6.32 in
Daylight
13h 17m
May records in Fort Lauderdale
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 90.0°F (1964) | 57.0°F (1999) | 1.09 in (2022) |
| May 2 | 90.0°F (1962) | 62.1°F (1955) | 1.10 in (2018) |
| May 3 | 89.1°F (1966) | 62.1°F (1955) | 4.88 in (2013) |
| May 4 | 89.1°F (2002) | 52.0°F (1963) | 4.00 in (2001) |
| May 5 | 90.0°F (2021) | 59.0°F (1963) | 2.10 in (2016) |
| May 6 | 90.0°F (2002) | 57.9°F (1963) | 0.91 in (2005) |
| May 7 | 89.1°F (2018) | 60.1°F (1962) | 0.60 in (1966) |
| May 8 | 93.0°F (2022) | 60.1°F (1962) | 1.55 in (1953) |
| May 9 | 91.0°F (2021) | 57.0°F (1960) | 2.02 in (1956) |
| May 10 | 95.0°F (2022) | 62.1°F (1960) | 1.55 in (2012) |
| May 11 | 91.9°F (2024) | 62.1°F (1961) | 1.75 in (1958) |
| May 12 | 97.0°F (2024) | 66.0°F (1960) | 1.96 in (1957) |
| May 13 | 93.0°F (2008) | 63.0°F (1960) | 2.40 in (1954) |
| May 14 | 93.0°F (2008) | 59.0°F (1960) | 2.95 in (2018) |
| May 15 | 93.0°F (2008) | 63.0°F (1960) | 1.55 in (2017) |
| May 16 | 96.1°F (2024) | 64.0°F (2011) | 3.14 in (2006) |
| May 17 | 93.0°F (2008) | 64.0°F (2008) | 1.49 in (2006) |
| May 18 | 91.9°F (2025) | 64.9°F (2011) | 2.00 in (2016) |
| May 19 | 93.0°F (2008) | 66.0°F (1962) | 3.90 in (2020) |
| May 20 | 93.9°F (2024) | 63.0°F (1962) | 3.90 in (2002) |
| May 21 | 97.0°F (2024) | 66.0°F (1962) | 2.41 in (2013) |
| May 22 | 95.0°F (2008) | 66.0°F (2006) | 2.66 in (2013) |
| May 23 | 91.9°F (2016) | 66.9°F (1953) | 2.60 in (1958) |
| May 24 | 93.0°F (2025) | 68.0°F (1956) | 3.67 in (1958) |
| May 25 | 93.0°F (2025) | 66.0°F (1961) | 2.65 in (2020) |
| May 26 | 93.9°F (2025) | 66.0°F (1961) | 5.55 in (2020) |
| May 27 | 97.0°F (2024) | 68.0°F (1961) | 3.29 in (1961) |
| May 28 | 95.0°F (2024) | 69.1°F (1962) | 4.90 in (2003) |
| May 29 | 93.9°F (2025) | 68.0°F (2009) | 2.00 in (2016) |
| May 30 | 95.0°F (2025) | 69.1°F (2003) | 1.22 in (2014) |
| May 31 | 95.0°F (2025) | 69.1°F (1957) | 0.95 in (1957) |