Hot
Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot.
August verdict
Sarasota, Florida, United States in August
Weather score62Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 8.2h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 193mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
33°C
Rain
193mm
Sun
8.2h
Sea
30°C
Weather score
62
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 193mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.2h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 30°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
August33°C average high
August is one of Sarasota's warmest months, with daytime heat above the yearly average.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August193mm average rain
August is one of Sarasota's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
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
August8.2 hours average sun
August sits close to Sarasota's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsApril to June
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August30°C average sea
August is one of Sarasota's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJune to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August62 weather score
August scores below Sarasota's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsApril to May and October
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
Hotels in Sarasota, Florida, United States
Marriott
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