Warm
Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
May verdict
Sarasota, Florida, United States in May
Weather score82Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 10h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 80mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
31°C
Rain
80mm
Sun
10h
Sea
26°C
Weather score
82
Very good
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 80mm, so some wet days are possible.
Bright
Sunshine averages 10h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 26°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Sarasota, Florida, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May31°C average high
May 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
May80mm average rain
May 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
May10 hours average sun
May is one of Sarasota's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsApril to June
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May26°C average sea
May is close to Sarasota's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJune to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May82 weather score
May 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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