Sarasota (FL) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Sarasota varies moderately throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from very warm
to pleasant.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Sarasota experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a pleasant 22°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 11°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Sarasota has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1170 mm of rainfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, August receives heavy rainfall, averaging 200 mm of precipitation, recorded across 21 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, November brings less rainfall, with 33 mm over 5 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Sarasota Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Sarasota. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.5 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 6.4 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Sarasota.
The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 78%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 69%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Sarasota in the United States of America
During the months of January, February, March, November and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in June, July, August and September.
August has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 22°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 200 mm of rainfall.
November is the driest month with 33 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 314 hours of sunshine.
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