Mild
Average highs are around 23°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
December verdict
Sarasota, Florida, United States in December
Weather score55Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 23°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 6.4h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 57mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
23°C
Rain
57mm
Sun
6.4h
Sea
20°C
Weather score
55
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 57mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.4h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 20°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Sarasota, Florida, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December23°C average high
December is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December57mm average rain
December 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
December6.4 hours average sun
December is one of Sarasota's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsApril to June
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December20°C average sea
December is below Sarasota's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJune to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December55 weather score
December 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.
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