ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Fort Lauderdale vs Orlando: weather in December
Essentially a tie in December: Fort Lauderdale is 27% clear historically, Orlando is 26% clear (8-year ERA5 average) — within the noise. Avg high 77°F vs 72°F. Fort Lauderdale also sees measurably more rain than Orlando this month (39% vs 22% of days). Pick based on flight time or price, not weather — the weather won't decide this one for you.
Fort Lauderdale
FL
- Clear days, December
- 27%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 77°F
- Early December (1st–15th)
- 33%
- Late December (16th–end)
- 22%
- Rain frequency
- 39% of days
Orlando
FL
- Clear days, December
- 26%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 72°F
- Early December (1st–15th)
- 32%
- Late December (16th–end)
- 20%
- Rain frequency
- 22% of days
Frequently asked
Is Fort Lauderdale or Orlando warmer in December?
Fort Lauderdale runs warmer by day in December. Fort Lauderdale averages highs of 77°F (highs n=248 days); Orlando averages highs of 72°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Fort Lauderdale or Orlando in December?
Fort Lauderdale is measurably wetter than Orlando. Days with measurable rain: Fort Lauderdale 39%, Orlando 22% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in December, Fort Lauderdale or Orlando?
Essentially a tie in December: Fort Lauderdale is 27% clear historically, Orlando is 26% clear (8-year ERA5 average) — within the noise. Avg high 77°F vs 72°F. Fort Lauderdale also sees measurably more rain than Orlando this month (39% vs 22% of days). Pick based on flight time or price, not weather — the weather won't decide this one for you.
Compare Fort Lauderdale vs Orlando in another month
All percentages are historical averages from the ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, 8 full years (2018–2025). “Clear” means avg high ≥ 72 °F, precipitation < 1 mm, and a non-precipitation weather code. This is history, not a forecast. The live forecast for any destination is on its own page and may differ from the long-run average. Data from Open-Meteo.