Average Monthly Sunshine in Sarasota (FL)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Sarasota receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Sarasota. Expect long, bright days with 314 hours in May and darker periods with just 191 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2924 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Sarasota, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.5 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 6.4 hours per day.

Sarasota’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Sarasota enjoys an average of 2924 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

August, Sarasota’s wettest month, receives 200 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 33°C. During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 26°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Sarasota Precipitation page.