Current Weather and Forecast in Sarasota, FL

Florida, United States 🇺🇸 · Local time 23:19
80°
Light rain shower Feels like 84° · High 89° / Low 76°
Wind
2 mph
Humidity
77%
0 Low
Updated just now

Sarasota hourly forecast: next 24 hours

Today's high of 89°F (31°C) is about 6°F (3°C) above the typical October high of 83°F (28°C).

Now
52%
12 AM
23%
1 AM
26%
2 AM
28%
3 AM
29%
4 AM
29%
5 AM
29%
6 AM
28%
7 AM
28%
7:25 AM
Sunrise
8 AM
27%
9 AM
27%
10 AM
46%
11 AM
39%
12 PM
1 PM
17%
2 PM
57%
3 PM
47%
4 PM
36%
5 PM
45%
6 PM
30%
7 PM
63%
7:11 PM
Sunset
8 PM
56%
9 PM
16%
10 PM
28%

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Current conditions in detail

Feels like
84°
Wind
2 mph
NE · gusts 10 mph
Humidity
77%
Pressure
29.93 in
Visibility
6 mi
Precipitation
0.02 in
81% chance today

Sarasota weather tomorrow (Tuesday, October 6)

Tomorrow in Sarasota looks overcast, with a high of 88° and an overnight low of 76°. There is a 81% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 9 mph, and the UV index reaches 5 (moderate).

High / Low
88° / 76°
Precipitation
81%
Sunrise / sunset
07:25 AM / 07:11 PM

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Sarasota 14-day forecast

Today
Light rain shower
High 89° Low 76°
Chance of precipitation: 81%
Tue, Oct 6 Tuesday
Overcast
High 88° Low 76°
Chance of precipitation: 81%
Wed, Oct 7 Wednesday
Light rain shower
High 85° Low 73°
Chance of precipitation: 84%
Thu, Oct 8 Thursday
Light rain shower
High 88° Low 73°
Chance of precipitation: 85%
Fri, Oct 9 Friday
Overcast
High 90° Low 74°
Chance of precipitation: 78%
Sat, Oct 10 Saturday
Overcast
High 90° Low 76°
Chance of precipitation: 27%
Sun, Oct 11 Sunday
Overcast
High 90° Low 77°
Chance of precipitation: 69%
Mon, Oct 12 Monday
Overcast
High 86° Low 77°
Chance of precipitation: 19%
Tue, Oct 13 Tuesday
Sunny
High 88° Low 72°
Chance of precipitation: 5%
Wed, Oct 14 Wednesday
Sunny
High 88° Low 72°
Chance of precipitation: 36%
Thu, Oct 15 Thursday
Sunny
High 88° Low 73°
Chance of precipitation: 19%
Fri, Oct 16 Friday
Sunny
High 87° Low 73°
Chance of precipitation: 74%
Sat, Oct 17 Saturday
Overcast
High 90° Low 75°
Chance of precipitation: 80%
Sun, Oct 18 Sunday
Patchy rain nearby
High 78° Low 71°
Chance of precipitation: 91%

About the weather in Sarasota

Sarasota has a humid subtropical climate. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°, and January the coldest, when nights fall to around 56°. August brings the most rain, on about 24 days, while May is the sunniest, with 12.1 hours of sunshine a day. Over a whole year it rains on roughly 154 days.

Sarasota climate guide: monthly averages, seasons and the best time to visit

Common questions

Is Sarasota humid?
Relative humidity averages 76% across the year, which reads as fairly humid. Paired with July heat, muggy afternoons are routine.
What is the best month to go to Sarasota?
November to March is the sweet spot for Sarasota - warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up. Expect 74°F (23°C) in the afternoon and around 6 days of rain in a typical month of it. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in November.
How many rainy days does Sarasota get in a year?
About 154 days bring measurable precipitation, totalling 49.2 inches (1249 mm). That works out at roughly 8.1 mm on an average wet day.
Which month is warmest in Sarasota?
July, averaging 87°F (31°C) by day and 77°F (25°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 97°F (36°C).
How warm is Sarasota on average?
74°F (23°C) across all twelve months - about 81°F (27°C) by day and 68°F (20°C) after dark.
Which month is wettest in Sarasota?
August, at 8.5 inches (216 mm) over about 24 days. March is the driest month, at 1.8 inches (45 mm).
What is the coldest month in Sarasota?
January, with highs of 69°F (21°C) and lows near 56°F (13°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 32°F (0°C).
Is there snow in Sarasota?
Effectively no. The 2015-2024 record for Sarasota shows no regular measurable snowfall.