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When To Go

With its subtropical climate, Broward County can get uncomfortably hot in July and August – though don't sweat it too much, air conditioning is pretty much universal. But it's delightful to glorious in late fall through spring. For that reason, November through May is generally considered high season, and the hot months low season (though even the dog days of August aren't always a slam–dunk some areas, thanks to families on summer vacation and Europeans who get most of the month off from work). Best bang for the buck in our book is September and October, after the kids go back to school but before the winter kicks into high gear. The main catch there is a little thing called hurricane season, which runs June through November, but late-season hurricanes like Katrina and Wilma in 2005 have a way of popping up and throwing vacation plans awry. Fortunately, the central tourist-popular areas tend to bounce back quickly, with minimal loss of electricity – so unless, say, your flights are screwed up by an actual storm hitting on the day you're due to fly, you have a pretty decent chance of riding things out with minimal inconvenience.

When To Go

High season:
November through May

Low season:
June through August

Best bang for your buck
September and October (barring hurricanes).

See Fort Lauderdale Travel Guide