Winter
Dec → Feb23 to 24°
nights 11 to 13°
- 5 rainy days · 60 mm
When is the best time to visit Sarasota?
- Jan23°fair
- Feb24°recommended
- Mar26°recommended
- Apr28°recommended
- May31°recommended
- Jun32°fair
- Jul33°not recommended
- Aug33°not recommended
- Sep32°not recommended
- Oct30°fair
- Nov27°recommended
- Dec24°fair
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Sarasota, month by month
The table of averages, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23° | 11° | 71 mm | 6 d | |
| February | 24° | 13° | 49 mm | 5 d | ✓ |
| March | 26° | 15° | 72 mm | 5 d | ✓ |
| April | 28° | 17° | 63 mm | 4 d | ✓ |
| May | 31° | 20° | 66 mm | 5 d | ✓ |
| June | 32° | 23° | 179 mm | 11 d | |
| July | 33° | 24° | 188 mm | 13 d | |
| August | 33° | 24° | 231 mm | 14 d | |
| September | 32° | 23° | 152 mm | 10 d | |
| October | 30° | 20° | 70 mm | 5 d | |
| November | 27° | 16° | 46 mm | 4 d | ✓ |
| December | 24° | 13° | 59 mm | 5 d |
The four seasons in Sarasota, in figures
What the 2015-2024 averages (Sarasota Bradenton Airport) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May26 to 31°
nights 15 to 20°
- 5 rainy days · 67 mm
Summer
Jun → Aug32 to 33°
nights 23 to 24°
- 13 rainy days · 199 mm
Autumn
Sep → Nov27 to 32°
nights 16 to 23°
- 6 rainy days · 89 mm
Book early for February to May and November
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Sarasota, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 13h52 of daylight, in December 10h25, a difference of 3h27.
10h35Jan
11h12Feb
11h56Mar
12h47Apr
13h29May
13h52Jun
13h43Jul
13h06Aug
12h17Sep
11h27Oct
10h45Nov
10h25Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Sarasota Bradenton Airport" (27.40°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Sarasota, month by month
What to see and do
| Activity | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sightseeing & walks |
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Sightseeing & walks: January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December
Grid derived from the climate averages (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Fair23°11° at night
- 71 mm · 6 d
Low season, lower prices
February
Recommended24°13° at night
- 49 mm · 5 d
Busy, without the crush
March
Recommended26°15° at night
- 72 mm · 5 d
Busy, without the crush
April
Recommended28°17° at night
- 63 mm · 4 d
Busy, without the crush
May
Recommended31°20° at night
- 66 mm · 5 d
Busy, without the crush
June
Fair32°23° at night
- 179 mm · 11 d
Low season, lower prices
July
Not recommended33°24° at night
- 188 mm · 13 d
Low season, lower prices
August
Not recommended33°24° at night
- 231 mm · 14 d
Low season, lower prices
September
Not recommended32°23° at night
- 152 mm · 10 d
Low season, lower prices
October
Fair30°20° at night
- 70 mm · 5 d
Low season, lower prices
November
Recommended27°16° at night
- 46 mm · 4 d
Busy, without the crush
December
Fair24°13° at night
- 59 mm · 5 d
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Mild, 23 °C in the afternoon and 11 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 71 mm over 6 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Mild, 24 °C in the afternoon and 13 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 49 mm over 5 days. Busy season, without the crush.
March. 26 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C at night. Rain stays light: 72 mm over 5 days. Busy season, without the crush.
April. 28 °C in the afternoon and 17 °C at night. Rain stays light: 63 mm over 4 days. Busy season, without the crush.
May. 31 °C in the afternoon and 20 °C at night. Rain stays light: 66 mm over 5 days. Busy season, without the crush.
June. Real heat: 32 °C at the warmest of the day, 23 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (179 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
July. Real heat: 33 °C at the warmest of the day, 24 °C at night. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (188 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
August. Real heat: 33 °C at the warmest of the day, 24 °C at night. A very wet month, 231 mm of rain over 14 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
September. Real heat: 32 °C at the warmest of the day, 23 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (152 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
October. 30 °C in the afternoon and 20 °C at night. Rain stays light: 70 mm over 5 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
November. 27 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C at night. Rain stays light: 46 mm over 4 days. Busy season, without the crush.
December. Mild, 24 °C in the afternoon and 13 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 59 mm over 5 days. Quiet at the start of the month, then busier as the holidays approach.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Sarasota?
February to May and November: over these months, average highs range from 24 to 31 °C, with 5 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 averages, Sarasota Bradenton Airport).
Which month should you avoid in Sarasota?
August: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 231 mm over 14 days of rain on average over 2015-2024 at the reference point (Sarasota Bradenton Airport).
What is the hottest month in Sarasota?
July, with 33 °C on average in the afternoon and 24 °C at night. 2015-2024 averages (Sarasota Bradenton Airport).
What is the coldest month in Sarasota?
January, with 23 °C at best during the day and 11 °C at night. 2015-2024 averages (Sarasota Bradenton Airport).
What is the driest month in Sarasota?
November: 46 mm over 4 days of rain, against 231 mm in August, the wettest month.
Does it get cold at night in Sarasota?
The gap between day and night reaches 12 °C in January: 23 °C in the afternoon, 11 °C at dawn. Pack an extra layer, even in high season.
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