Sarasota, Florida weather in February
Temperature, sea and sunshine in February: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in February
Fair
Best time to visit: April – May, October – November
What is the weather like in Sarasota, Florida in February?
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.
February compared
How the weather changes from January to March. Tap a month to open it.
| JanuaryJan | FebruaryFeb | MarchMar | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 43 | 55 | 77 |
| Day | 21° | 22° | 24° |
| Night | 13° | 14° | 16° |
| Sea | 18° | 18° | 20° |
| Sun | 6 h | 7 h | 8 h |
| Rain days | 6 | 5 | 5 |
More details for February
- Daylight
- 11 h 13 min07:08 – 18:21
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 6 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 20 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 43 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−5America/New_York
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %55 %
- Seaweight 25 %20 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %62 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %92 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in February
- Wetsuit for longer swims
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
Sarasota, Florida in February: quick answers
Is Sarasota, Florida hot in February?
Warm rather than hot: in February, daytime highs in Sarasota, Florida average 22 °C and nights cool to about 14 °C.
Can you swim in Sarasota, Florida in February?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in February the sea averages just 18.4 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from March to December.
Does it rain much in Sarasota, Florida in February?
Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 41 mm.
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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