Our verdict
The best time to visit Sarasota is April
In summer, temperatures can reach as high as 32℃ (90℉) in the middle of the day. In the winter, temperatures can get down to 10℃ (50℉) around January.
If you want to get the most out of your time visiting Sarasota, or you’re just afraid of the dark, the days in July are usually the longest between sunrise and sunset. To stay dry, avoid travelling to Sarasota in August – It’s the wettest month of the year.
Keep reading to find out when the best times to travel to Sarasota are for whatever trip you’re planning. By the time you finish, you’ll have all the info you need, and you’ll be ready to start booking. Don’t know where to look or who to book with? Don’t stress! We’ve hand-picked our favourite online travel tools we use, know and love so you can rest assured you’re in safe hands. Happy reading!
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Sarasota seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Sarasota as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Sarasota is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Sarasota
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Sarasota for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Sarasota climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Sarasota for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Sarasota in January
- Average temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
- Average high temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average low temperature: 13℃ (56℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 21 days
- Average rainfall: 31mm (1") over 8 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Sarasota in January, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Sarasota in February
- Average temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
- Average high temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average low temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 18 days
- Average rainfall: 27mm (1") over 8 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Sarasota in February, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Sarasota in March
- Average temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average high temperature: 24℃ (74℉)
- Average low temperature: 16℃ (62℉)
- Average humidity: 72%
- Average sunny days: 20 days
- Average rainfall: 32mm (1") over 9 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Sarasota in March, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Sarasota in April
- Average temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
- Average high temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average low temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average humidity: 72%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 34mm (1") over 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Sarasota in April, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Sarasota in May
- Average temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average low temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average humidity: 71%
- Average sunny days: 14 days
- Average rainfall: 65mm (3") over 15 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Sarasota in May, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Sarasota in June
- Average temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (87℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (78℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 6 days
- Average rainfall: 134mm (5") over 22 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Sarasota in June, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Sarasota in July
- Average temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (88℉)
- Average low temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 3 days
- Average rainfall: 140mm (6") over 26 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Sarasota in July, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Sarasota in August
- Average temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average high temperature: 32℃ (89℉)
- Average low temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 3 days
- Average rainfall: 152mm (6") over 27 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Sarasota in August, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Sarasota in September
- Average temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (87℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 5 days
- Average rainfall: 117mm (5") over 23 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Sarasota in September, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
Sarasota in October
- Average temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average high temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
- Average low temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 49mm (2") over 14 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Sarasota in October, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Sarasota in November
- Average temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average high temperature: 25℃ (76℉)
- Average low temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 20 days
- Average rainfall: 27mm (1") over 8 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Sarasota in November, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Sarasota in December
- Average temperature: 19℃ (67℉)
- Average high temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average low temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 19 days
- Average rainfall: 50mm (2") over 9 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Sarasota in December, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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