When is the best time to go to Sanibel
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Sanibel, United States. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Sanibel
Sanibel weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Sanibel are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 49mm | 7.7hrs | 11.5hrs | 22°C |
The weather in January in Sanibel is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Sanibel, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
January is in the winter in Sanibel and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (74°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Sanibel with around 49mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 57mm | 8.4hrs | 12.1hrs | 21°C |
February in Sanibel is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Sanibel, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
February is in the winter in Sanibel and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Sanibel with around 57mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 74mm | 9.6hrs | 12.7hrs | 21°C |
The weather in March in Sanibel is characteristically warm, humid and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Sanibel, with some very good weather at this time of year.
March is in the spring in Sanibel and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Sanibel with around 74mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 36mm | 10.7hrs | 13.6hrs | 23°C |
Sanibel's weather in April is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Sanibel, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
April is in the spring in Sanibel and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Sanibel with around 36mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.7 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 95mm | 10.7hrs | 14.2hrs | 26°C |
May is a a little damp, humid month in Sanibel and the temperature is generally hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Sanibel.
May is in the spring in Sanibel and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (89°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Sanibel with around 95mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.7 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 232mm | 10.1hrs | 11.5hrs | 28°C |
June in Sanibel is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sanibel for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the summer in Sanibel and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Sanibel with around 232mm 9.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 211mm | 9.9hrs | 12.1hrs | 29°C |
July in Sanibel is generally very wet with the temperature being very hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sanibel for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Sanibel and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Sanibel with around 211mm 8.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 227mm | 9.4hrs | 12.7hrs | 30°C |
The weather in August in Sanibel is characteristically very hot, humid and very wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sanibel for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Sanibel and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Sanibel with around 227mm 8.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 201mm | 8.8hrs | 13.6hrs | 29°C |
Sanibel's weather in September is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sanibel for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
September is in the fall / autumn in Sanibel and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Sanibel with around 201mm 7.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Sanibel weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 85mm | 8.6hrs | 14.2hrs | 28°C |
October is a a little damp, humid month in Sanibel and the temperature is generally hot.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Sanibel, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Sanibel and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 20°C (69°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Sanibel with around 85mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 39mm | 7.8hrs | 11.5hrs | 25°C |
November is a reasonably dry, humid month in Sanibel and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Sanibel, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in Sanibel and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Sanibel with around 39mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 41mm | 7.5hrs | 12.1hrs | 23°C |
December in Sanibel is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Sanibel, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
December is in the winter in Sanibel and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Sanibel with around 41mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Sanibel weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 32.7°C 90.9°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | April | 36mm 1.4ins |
| Sunniest month: | April | 10.7hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 23.2°C 73.8°F |
| Wettest month: | June | 232mm 9.1ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 29.9°C 85.8°F |
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