Warm
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
Weather Guide
Sarasota, Florida, United States Average Monthly Weather
Weather score66Good annual avg
Best months: April, May, October
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 28°C, sunshine averages 8.1h per day, and rainfall totals about 1219mm. Sea temperatures average 24°C across the year.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
28°C
Rain
1219mm
Annual total
Sun
8.1h
Sea
24°C
Weather score
66
Good avg
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 75mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.7h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 27°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
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Weather map
Compare Sarasota, Florida, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
October29°C average high
October sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
October75mm average rain
October sits on the drier side of Sarasota's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to May and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
October7.7 hours average sun
October is below Sarasota's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsApril to June
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
October27°C average sea
October sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaJune to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
October81 weather score
October is one of Sarasota's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsApril to May and October
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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