Weather on October 20
Fort Lauderdale, FL
55 Years of Data
Avg High
85°F
Avg Low
71°F
Warmest
2025
84°F avg
Coldest
2022
66°F avg
About This Date
October 20th in Fort Lauderdale, FL typically brings warm fall weather, with average highs around 85°F and lows near 71°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest October 20th was in 2025 (84°F average), while the coldest was 2022 (66°F) — a 18°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 38% of October 20th dates historically, with the wettest October 20th recording 4.27" of rain. The last decade has been 1.6°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 1.6°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for October 20th in Fort Lauderdale, FL? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025warmest | 89° | 78° | 84° | — | — |
| 2024 | 86° | 80° | 83° | — | — |
| 2023 | 84° | 68° | 76° | — | — |
| 2022coldest | 71° | 61° | 66° | 2.08" | — |
| 2021 | 85° | 76° | 80° | — | — |
| 2020 | 84° | 72° | 78° | — | — |
| 2019 | 88° | 78° | 83° | 0.13" | — |
| 2018 | 88° | 75° | 81° | — | — |
| 2017 | 89° | 76° | 82° | 4.27" | — |
| 2016 | 86° | 78° | 82° | — | — |
| 2015 | 85° | 71° | 78° | — | — |
| 2014 | 85° | 69° | 77° | — | — |
| 2013 | 88° | 74° | 81° | — | — |
| 2012 | 82° | 75° | 79° | — | — |
| 2011 | 80° | 60° | 70° | 1.24" | — |
| 2010 | 85° | 68° | 76° | — | — |
| 2009 | 80° | 57° | 69° | — | — |
| 2008 | 83° | 72° | 77° | — | — |
| 2007 | 87° | 75° | 81° | 0.64" | — |
| 2006 | 87° | 74° | 80° | — | — |
| 2005 | 87° | 76° | 81° | — | — |
| 2004 | 85° | 74° | 79° | 1.57" | — |
| 2003 | 85° | 71° | 78° | 0.79" | — |
| 2002 | 85° | 74° | 79° | — | — |
| 2001 | 85° | 77° | 81° | 0.25" | — |
| 2000 | 84° | 70° | 77° | 0.13" | — |
| 1999 | 87° | 76° | 81° | — | — |
| 1998 | 88° | 76° | 82° | 0.1" | — |
| 1997 | 81° | 58° | 69° | — | — |
| 1996 | 83° | 61° | 72° | — | — |
| 1995 | 91° | 73° | 82° | 0.03" | — |
| 1994 | 83° | 70° | 76° | — | — |
| 1993 | 87° | 79° | 83° | — | — |
| 1992 | 82° | 73° | 78° | — | — |
| 1991 | 85° | 72° | 78° | 0.05" | — |
| 1990 | 87° | 74° | 80° | 0.69" | — |
| 1989 | 84° | 57° | 71° | — | — |
| 1988 | 85° | 69° | 77° | — | — |
| 1987 | 87° | 74° | 80° | — | — |
| 1986 | 83° | 67° | 75° | 1.45" | — |
| 1985 | 86° | 71° | 79° | 1.65" | — |
| 1984 | 84° | 74° | 79° | — | — |
| 1983 | 85° | 73° | 79° | 0.13" | — |
| 1982 | 85° | 76° | 80° | — | — |
| 1981 | 82° | 66° | 74° | — | — |
| 1980 | 90° | 72° | 81° | — | — |
| 1979 | 86° | 76° | 81° | 0.05" | — |
| 1978 | 83° | 72° | 77° | 0.51" | — |
| 1977 | 80° | 60° | 70° | — | — |
| 1976 | 87° | 74° | 80° | 0.23" | — |
| 1975 | 85° | 69° | 77° | — | — |
| 1974 | 80° | 67° | 73° | — | — |
| 1973 | 84° | 74° | 79° | 0.08" | — |
| 1972 | 87° | 74° | 80° | 0.66" | — |
| 1971 | 84° | 69° | 77° | — | — |
55 years of data from FT LAUDERDALE BEACH