AI-generatedSarasota, Florida at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – May, Oct – Nov
- Warmest month
- Aug · 31°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 30.3°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,650 h
- Rain a year
- 981 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC−5 / UTC−4
- Elevation
- 7 m
Climate in Sarasota, Florida
Sarasota, Florida has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 21 °C. With around 2,650 hours of sunshine a year, Sarasota, Florida is sunny; May is the sunniest month with 8.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: April – May, October – November
October is the peak of the hurricane season
Good forBeach & swimming
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 22°
- Midday, 13:00: about 28°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
- Evening, 20:00: about 25°
- Night, 23:00: about 24°
07:2919:02
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:15–08:00 · evening 18:31–19:17
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:06–07:15 · evening 19:17–19:26
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Sarasota, Florida in October?
In October, Sarasota, Florida is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 27.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 55 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Sarasota, Florida.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 33 min07:29 – 19:02
- UV index
- 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 21 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 20 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 43 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 6 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−4America/New_York
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %63 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %79 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
Sea temperature in Sarasota, Florida
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 26.2 – 27.9 °C
Swimming season: Mar – Dec
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Sarasota, Florida ranges from 18.3 °C in January to 30.3 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from March to December.
The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 29.6 and 30.9 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 18.3° | 16.1° | 19.8° | fresh |
| FebruaryFeb | 18.4° | 16.6° | 19.9° | fresh |
| MarchMar | 20.4° | 19.0° | 21.8° | refreshing |
| AprilApr | 23.1° | 21.8° | 24.7° | pleasant |
| MayMay | 26.1° | 25.0° | 27.0° | warm |
| JuneJun | 28.6° | 27.5° | 29.6° | warm |
| JulyJul | 29.9° | 29.1° | 31.0° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 30.3° | 29.6° | 30.9° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.4° | 28.8° | 30.0° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 27.0° | 26.2° | 27.9° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 23.3° | 21.9° | 24.4° | pleasant |
| DecemberDec | 20.6° | 19.4° | 22.1° | refreshing |
Sunshine hours in Sarasota, Florida
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.8 of 11.6 hours of daylight in Sarasota, Florida, 59 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Sarasota, Florida
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 7 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 20 min
- Fair skin
- about 25 min
- Light brown skin
- about 35 min
- Olive skin
- about 40 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Sarasota, Florida: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Sarasota, Florida has about 7 rainy days with 55 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Sarasota, Florida
How breezy and how cloudy Sarasota, Florida is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Sarasota, Florida typically peaks at 20 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Oct – May.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 43 % of the sky over Sarasota, Florida: mostly sunny, with about 6.8 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Sarasota, Florida
How often the day gets hot in Sarasota, Florida (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Sarasota, Florida has about 6 hot days, with an average daytime high of 28 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Sarasota, Florida
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 21°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 21 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (13°), the warmest in August (25°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from May to October; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from March to April and from November to December. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 214 days a year, mostly from April to November.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 43 | 21° | 13° | 18.3° | 6.4 h | 6 | 48 |
| FebruaryFeb | 55 | 22° | 14° | 18.4° | 6.7 h | 5 | 41 |
| MarchMar | 77 | 24° | 16° | 20.4° | 7.7 h | 5 | 49 |
| AprilApr | 94 | 27° | 19° | 23.1° | 8.7 h | 5 | 41 |
| MayMay | 94 | 30° | 22° | 26.1° | 8.9 h | 8 | 57 |
| JuneJun | 76 | 30° | 24° | 28.6° | 7.7 h | 19 | 143 |
| JulyJul | 75 | 31° | 25° | 29.9° | 7.4 h | 22 | 139 |
| AugustAug | 74 | 31° | 25° | 30.3° | 7.3 h | 23 | 157 |
| SeptemberSep | 72 | 30° | 24° | 29.4° | 6.5 h | 18 | 163 |
| OctoberOct | 89 | 28° | 21° | 27.0° | 6.8 h | 7 | 55 |
| NovemberNov | 89 | 25° | 18° | 23.3° | 6.7 h | 4 | 41 |
| DecemberDec | 62 | 23° | 15° | 20.6° | 6.1 h | 5 | 46 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
27.34° N, 82.53° W · 7 m · America/New_York
Best time to visit Sarasota, Florida
The best time to visit Sarasota, Florida is from April to May and from October to November. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from April to May and from October to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to April. Rain is most frequent from June to September; the wettest month is September with 163 mm.
Sarasota, Florida through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Sarasota, Florida in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 24–30 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days in all
Sarasota, Florida in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 30–31 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 64 rainy days in all
Sarasota, Florida in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 25–30 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Sarasota, Florida in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 21–23 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Sarasota, Florida for you.
Your best months: April – May, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Sarasota, Florida
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
April has the better holiday weather in Sarasota, Florida: score 94 against 89. In April, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 4 °C cooler in April. April has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 89 | 94better |
| Day high | 28° | 27° |
| Night low | 21° | 19° |
| Sea | 27.0° | 23.1° |
| Sunshine | 6.8 h | 8.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 7 | 5better |
| Rainfall | 55 mm | 41 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 21 | 13better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Apr – May, Oct – Nov
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Nov – Apr
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jun – Sep
12 or more rainy days
Sarasota, Florida month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
43January21° · Sea 18° · 6 h
In January, Sarasota, Florida is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 18.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 48 mm. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Sarasota, Florida.
Sarasota, Florida in January55February22° · Sea 18° · 7 h
In February, Sarasota, Florida is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 18.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 41 mm. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Sarasota, Florida.
Sarasota, Florida in February77March24° · Sea 20° · 8 h
In March, Sarasota, Florida is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 20.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Sarasota, Florida.
Sarasota, Florida in March94April27° · Sea 23° · 9 h
In April, Sarasota, Florida is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 23.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 41 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Sarasota, Florida.
Sarasota, Florida in April94May30° · Sea 26° · 9 h
In May, Sarasota, Florida is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 26.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 57 mm. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Sarasota, Florida.
Sarasota, Florida in May76June30° · Sea 29° · 8 h
In June, Sarasota, Florida is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 143 mm. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Sarasota, Florida.
Sarasota, Florida in June75July31° · Sea 30° · 7 h
In July, Sarasota, Florida is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.9 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 139 mm. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Sarasota, Florida.
Sarasota, Florida in July74August31° · Sea 30° · 7 h
In August, Sarasota, Florida is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 30.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 157 mm. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Sarasota, Florida.
Sarasota, Florida in August72September30° · Sea 29° · 7 h
In September, Sarasota, Florida is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 163 mm. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Sarasota, Florida.
Sarasota, Florida in September89October28° · Sea 27° · 7 h
In October, Sarasota, Florida is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 27.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 55 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Sarasota, Florida.
Sarasota, Florida in October89November25° · Sea 23° · 7 h
In November, Sarasota, Florida is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 23.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 41 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Sarasota, Florida.
Sarasota, Florida in November62December23° · Sea 21° · 6 h
In December, Sarasota, Florida is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 20.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 46 mm. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Sarasota, Florida.
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Sarasota vs. St. Pete Beach
In October the holiday weather in Sarasota and St. Pete Beach is about equally good (score 89 vs. 86). During the day St. Pete Beach is 1 °C cooler than Sarasota. The sea is about equally warm. St. Pete Beach gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Sarasota | St. Pete Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 89 | 86 |
| Daytime high | 28° | 27° |
| Sea | 27° | 27° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 8 |
| Best time | Apr – May, Oct – Nov | Apr – May, Oct – Nov |
Through the year
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- 5Mobile26°25°87
- 6St. Pete Beach27°27°86
- 7Fort Myers Beach28°28°86
- 8Naples29°28°86
Planning a trip to Sarasota, Florida
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Sarasota, Florida in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Sarasota, Florida has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 90) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 53).
- 89
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 26 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 90
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 74
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 89
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 53
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 9 h 5 min
- Distance
- 7,140 km
- Time zone
- UTC−4
- Jet lag
- About 3 days (5 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Sarasota, Florida lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Season
- December
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about Sarasota, Florida
When is the best time to visit Sarasota, Florida?
The best time to visit Sarasota, Florida is from April to May and from October to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Sarasota, Florida?
The sea temperature in Sarasota, Florida ranges from 18.3 °C in January to 30.3 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from March to December.
Can you swim in Sarasota, Florida in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 27.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Sarasota, Florida?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 25 °C. January is the coolest month at 21 °C.
When does it rain most in Sarasota, Florida?
Rain is most frequent from June to September; the wettest month is September with 163 mm. The driest month is April with 41 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Sarasota, Florida get?
Sarasota, Florida gets around 2,650 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 8.9 hours a day; in December there are 6.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Sarasota, Florida in?
Sarasota, Florida uses the time zone America/New_York: UTC−5 in January and UTC−4 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Sarasota, Florida?
A nonstop flight from London to Sarasota, Florida takes about 9 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,140 km.
When is hurricane season in Sarasota, Florida?
Sarasota, Florida lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Sarasota, Florida?
Sarasota, Florida has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 90) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 53). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 89, May half-term 90, Summer holidays 74, October half-term 89, Christmas holidays 53.
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