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Fort Lauderdale

United States · FLL

Canals, boats, and a beach strip that grew up.

About

Fort Lauderdale is a coastal city located in the U.S. state of Florida, 30 miles (48 km) north of Miami along the Atlantic Ocean. It is the seat of government of and most populous city in Broward County with a population of 182,760 at the 2020 census, making it the tenth-most populous city in Florida. After Miami and Hialeah, Fort Lauderdale is the third-most populous city in the Miami metro area, which had a population of 6,166,488 in 2019.

Source: Wikipedia — Fort Lauderdale, Florida (CC BY-SA)

Known for

  • beaches · excellent
  • family friendly · excellent
  • nightlife · excellent
  • water sports · excellent
  • dining · good
  • live music · good

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Weather through the year

  • Jan75°F10d wet
  • Feb77°F12d wet
  • Mar79°F10d wet
  • Apr82°F12d wet
  • May84°F17d wet
  • Jun85°F25d wet
  • Jul87°F25d wet
  • Aug88°F27d wet
  • Sep86°F24d wet
  • Oct83°F21d wet
  • Nov80°F12d wet
  • Dec77°F12d wet

Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.

Things to do

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Plan the trip

Fly into Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL), about 3.5 mi away.

Nearby destinations

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