Sarasota (FL) Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Sarasota experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C (91°F) in August, the warmest time of the year, to a pleasant 22°C (72°F) during cooler months like January.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 25°C (77°F) in August to around 11°C (52°F) during January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Sarasota has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1170 mm (46 in) of rainfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, August it receives heavy rainfall, averaging 200 mm (7.9 in) of precipitation, recorded across 21 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month November brings less rainfall, with 33 mm (1.3 in) 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

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

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%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year