Mild
Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
January verdict
Sarasota, Florida, United States in January
Weather score50Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 6.6h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 57mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
22°C
Rain
57mm
Sun
6.6h
Sea
18°C
Weather score
50
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 57mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.6h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 18°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
January22°C average high
January 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
January57mm average rain
January 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
January6.6 hours average sun
January 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
January18°C average sea
January is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJune to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January50 weather score
January is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsApril to May and October
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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