🇺🇸 Fort Lauderdale vs Los Angeles 🇺🇸

Fort Lauderdale, United States vs Los Angeles, United States — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Fort Lauderdale is the warmer of the two — about 4 degrees warmer on average across the year. Los Angeles is drier, with roughly 245 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 Fort Lauderdale🇺🇸 Los Angeles
Avg annual high28°C24°C
Hottest monthAugust (31°C)July (28°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (17°C low)January (9°C low)
Rainy days / year27732
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Best months to visitJanuary, February, DecemberApril, May, November

🇺🇸 Fort Lauderdale

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in August (31°C), coldest lows in January (17°C).

🇺🇸 Los Angeles

Best around April, May, November. Hottest in July (28°C), coldest lows in January (9°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Fort Lauderdale or Los Angeles warmer?

Fort Lauderdale is warmer overall, averaging about 4 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Fort Lauderdale or Los Angeles?

Fort Lauderdale is rainier — Los Angeles sees about 245 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Fort Lauderdale vs Los Angeles?

Fort Lauderdale is best around January, February, December; Los Angeles is best around April, May, November.

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