Sarasota (FL) Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Sarasota, Florida, United States of America. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Sarasota varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 314 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 191 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2924 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious 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.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 78% of the time during the day in April, the highest percentage of any month. September has the lowest percentage at 60%.

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

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

August, Sarasota’s wettest month, receives 200 mm (7.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 33°C (91°F). During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 26°C (79°F).

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.