When is the best time to go to Sarasota
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Sarasota, 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 Sarasota
Sarasota weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Sarasota 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 57mm | 7.2hrs | 11.5hrs | 20°C |
January in Sarasota is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Sarasota, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
January is in the winter in Sarasota and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Sarasota with around 57mm 2.2 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 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 73mm | 7.9hrs | 12hrs | 20°C |
February in Sarasota is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Sarasota, with some very good weather at this time of year.
February is in the winter in Sarasota and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Sarasota with around 73mm 2.9 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 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Sarasota weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 82mm | 9.3hrs | 12.8hrs | 20°C |
The weather in March in Sarasota is characteristically warm and a little damp.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Sarasota, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
March is in the spring in Sarasota and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Sarasota with around 82mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 41mm | 10.7hrs | 13.6hrs | 22°C |
Sarasota's weather in April is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Sarasota, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
April is in the spring in Sarasota and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Sarasota with around 41mm 1.6 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 | 80mm | 10.8hrs | 14.3hrs | 25°C |
May is a a little damp, humid month in Sarasota and the temperature is generally hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Sarasota.
May is in the spring in Sarasota and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Sarasota with around 80mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 10.8 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 156mm | 9.9hrs | 11.5hrs | 28°C |
The climate in Sarasota during June can be summarized as hot, humid and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sarasota for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the summer in Sarasota and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Sarasota with around 156mm 6.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 193mm | 9.3hrs | 12hrs | 29°C |
July in Sarasota is generally wet with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sarasota for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Sarasota and is typically the 6th 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 July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Sarasota with around 193mm 7.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 193mm | 8.8hrs | 12.8hrs | 30°C |
The weather in August in Sarasota is characteristically very hot, humid and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sarasota for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Sarasota 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 (74°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Sarasota with around 193mm 7.6 inches of rain making it a 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 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 167mm | 8.2hrs | 13.6hrs | 29°C |
Sarasota's weather in September is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sarasota for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
September is in the fall / autumn in Sarasota and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Sarasota with around 167mm 6.6 inches of rain making it a 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 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Sarasota weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 75mm | 8.3hrs | 14.3hrs | 27°C |
October is a reasonably dry, humid month in Sarasota and the temperature is generally hot.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Sarasota, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Sarasota and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Sarasota with around 75mm 2.9 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 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 45mm | 7.5hrs | 11.5hrs | 25°C |
November is a reasonably dry, humid month in Sarasota and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Sarasota, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in Sarasota and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Sarasota with around 45mm 1.8 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.
Sarasota weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 57mm | 7hrs | 12hrs | 22°C |
December in Sarasota is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Sarasota, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
December is in the winter in Sarasota and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Sarasota 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 7 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Sarasota weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 32.3°C 90.1°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | April | 41mm 1.6ins |
| Sunniest month: | April | 10.7hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 21.2°C 70.2°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 193mm 7.6ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 29.8°C 85.6°F |
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