Sarasota weather by month
Average highs run from 72°F in January to 91°F in July, and January nights average 52°F. It gets 49 inches of rain and melted snow a year, with almost no snow. Expect about 85 days a year at 90°F or hotter. The most comfortable months are November to April.
Best time to visit Sarasota
For comfortable weather, go in November to April. In those months the average high stays between 62°F and 86°F, nights average 42°F or warmer, and rain stays under 4.5 inches for the month.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Snow | Wet days | Days 90°F+ | Nights below 32°F | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F | 52°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in | 4 | 0 | 1 | mild |
| February | 75°F | 55°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in | 3 | 0 | 0 | mild |
| March | 78°F | 58°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in | 4 | 0 | 0 | warm |
| April | 83°F | 63°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in | 3 | 1 | 0 | warm |
| May | 88°F | 68°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in | 4 | 7 | 0 | hot |
| June | 90°F | 74°F | 7.1 in | 0.0 in | 9 | 14 | 0 | hot |
| July | 91°F | 75°F | 7.4 in | 0.0 in | 11 | 20 | 0 | hot |
| August | 92°F | 75°F | 9.1 in | 0.0 in | 12 | 22 | 0 | hot |
| September | 90°F | 74°F | 6.0 in | 0.0 in | 8 | 16 | 0 | hot |
| October | 86°F | 68°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in | 4 | 5 | 0 | warm |
| November | 80°F | 60°F | 1.8 in | 0.0 in | 3 | 0 | 0 | warm |
| December | 75°F | 55°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in | 3 | 0 | 0 | mild |
| Year | 83°F avg | 65°F avg | 49.1 in | 0.0 in | 66 | 85 | 1 |
"Wet days" are days with at least 0.1 inch of precipitation. "Feels" is a plain-language label for the average high. Normals for 1991-2020 from NOAA NCEI, station Sarasota Bradenton Airport, FL (USW00012871), 5.5 miles from the city center; snowfall from Bradenton 5 ESE, FL. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Sarasota
The shortest day is December 21, with 10h 25m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 13h 52m. The earliest sunset comes around November 23 (5:35 pm) and the latest around June 23 (8:28 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 120 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:21 am | 5:57 pm | 10h 36m |
| February | 7:06 am | 6:21 pm | 11h 15m |
| March | 7:39 am | 7:38 pm | 11h 59m |
| April | 7:05 am | 7:54 pm | 12h 49m |
| May | 6:41 am | 8:11 pm | 13h 30m |
| June | 6:35 am | 8:26 pm | 13h 51m |
| July | 6:45 am | 8:26 pm | 13h 42m |
| August | 7:01 am | 8:07 pm | 13h 06m |
| September | 7:15 am | 7:34 pm | 12h 19m |
| October | 7:30 am | 7:00 pm | 11h 31m |
| November | 6:50 am | 5:38 pm | 10h 48m |
| December | 7:12 am | 5:37 pm | 10h 25m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Sarasota with NOAA's solar equations, in local clock time (Eastern Time, including daylight saving time where it applies). Times shift by a minute or two from year to year.
Is Sarasota getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 2.0°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Sarasota.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Sarasota?
August is the warmest month, with an average high of 92°F and an average low of 75°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Sarasota?
January is the coldest, with average lows of 52°F and highs of 73°F.
What is the rainiest month in Sarasota?
August gets the most precipitation, 9.1 inches on average. November is the driest at 1.8 inches.
Does it snow in Sarasota?
Very little. The normal yearly snowfall is under one inch.
When is the best time to visit Sarasota?
For comfortable weather, November to April. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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