🇺🇸 Fort Lauderdale vs San Francisco 🇺🇸

Fort Lauderdale, United States vs San Francisco, United States — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Fort Lauderdale is the warmer of the two — about 9 degrees warmer on average across the year. San Francisco is drier, with roughly 213 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 Fort Lauderdale🇺🇸 San Francisco
Avg annual high28°C19°C
Hottest monthAugust (31°C)September (24°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (17°C low)January (8°C low)
Rainy days / year27764
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Best months to visitJanuary, February, DecemberJune, July, August

🇺🇸 Fort Lauderdale

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

🇺🇸 San Francisco

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in September (24°C), coldest lows in January (8°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Fort Lauderdale or San Francisco warmer?

Fort Lauderdale is warmer overall, averaging about 9 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Fort Lauderdale or San Francisco?

Fort Lauderdale is rainier — San Francisco sees about 213 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Fort Lauderdale vs San Francisco?

Fort Lauderdale is best around January, February, December; San Francisco is best around June, July, August.

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