Sarasota Climate by Month
Sarasota, Florida, United States
Hot summers and mild winters, with rain spread through the year.
The climate in Sarasota is one of hot summers and mild winters, with rain spread through the year. Afternoon highs range from 73°F (23°C) in January to 92°F (33°C) in August, and January nights average 51°F (11°C). About 51 in (1305 mm) of rain falls in a typical year, with no clear rainy season.
- Warmest month
- 92°F(33°C)
- Average high, August
- Coldest nights
- 51°F(11°C)
- Average low, January
- Rain per year
- 51 in(1305 mm)
- No clear rainy season
- Humidity
- 72%
- Sunniest: May
Best and worst months in Sarasota
Best for weatherFebruary and December are the best time for weather in Sarasota: highs near 75°F (24°C) and about 2.5 in (64 mm) of rain a month.
Least pleasantJuly and August are the least pleasant; August is the hottest, with highs of 92°F (33°C).
Comfort combines how close the afternoon high is to 75°F (24°C) with how much rain falls and how humid it is. See where the weather is best in December.
Temperature and rain through the year
Highs and lows (°F)
Average highAverage low
Rain (in per month)
Sarasota weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanJanuary | 73°F(23°C) | 51°F(11°C) | 2.4 in(61 mm) | 74% | 3.4 |
| FebFebruaryBest | 75°F(24°C) | 54°F(12°C) | 2.7 in(68 mm) | 73% | 4.1 |
| MarMarch | 79°F(26°C) | 57°F(14°C) | 2.7 in(68 mm) | 68% | 5.1 |
| AprApril | 83°F(29°C) | 62°F(17°C) | 1.7 in(43 mm) | 69% | 6.0 |
| MayMay | 89°F(32°C) | 67°F(20°C) | 3.0 in(76 mm) | 67% | 6.4 |
| JunJune | 91°F(33°C) | 73°F(23°C) | 8.0 in(203 mm) | 73% | 5.7 |
| JulJuly | 92°F(33°C) | 74°F(23°C) | 7.7 in(195 mm) | 76% | 5.7 |
| AugAugust | 92°F(33°C) | 74°F(24°C) | 8.9 in(227 mm) | 75% | 5.4 |
| SepSeptember | 90°F(32°C) | 73°F(23°C) | 7.6 in(194 mm) | 75% | 4.7 |
| OctOctober | 87°F(30°C) | 68°F(20°C) | 2.4 in(62 mm) | 72% | 4.2 |
| NovNovember | 80°F(27°C) | 59°F(15°C) | 1.9 in(49 mm) | 73% | 3.6 |
| DecDecemberBest | 75°F(24°C) | 55°F(13°C) | 2.3 in(59 mm) | 71% | 3.1 |
1991–2020 averages. Sun is solar radiation in kWh/m² per day. Highlighted: the most comfortable months.
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