Sarasota, FL Weather
Sarasota hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 92°F (33°C) is about 5°F (3°C) above the typical August high of 87°F (31°C).
Current conditions in detail
Sarasota weather tomorrow (Friday, August 7)
Tomorrow in Sarasota looks sunny, with a high of 89° and an overnight low of 74°. Precipitation chance is modest at 36%. Winds top out near 13 mph, and the UV index reaches 11 (very high).
Sarasota 14-day forecast
About the weather in Sarasota
Weather in Sarasota is shaped by its humid subtropical climate - expect hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. July afternoons typically reach 87°F (31°C), while January highs hover near 69°F (21°C). Annual precipitation averages 49.2 inches (1249 mm) over about 154 rainy days.
Sarasota weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 87°F (31°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 69°F (21°C)
- Record high: 97°F (36°C) · Record low: 32°F (0°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: August (24 rainy days) · Sunniest: May (12.1 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid subtropical - hot, humid summers and generally mild winters
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 87°F (31°C) and overnight lows stay near 77°F (25°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 69°F (21°C) and lows around 56°F (13°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 97°F (36°C) and dropped as low as 32°F (0°C).
Rain, sun and snow
August is usually the wettest month. It brings about 8.5 inches (216 mm) of rain over 24 days, while March is the driest. May brings the most sunshine, averaging 12.1 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Sarasota brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 81°F (27°C) and nights around 67°F (19°C); expect showers on roughly 27 days across the season.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Sarasota runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 87°F (31°C) and nights around 77°F (25°C); expect showers on roughly 70 days across the season. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Sarasota is hot, with daytime highs averaging 82°F (28°C) and nights around 70°F (21°C); expect showers on roughly 37 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Sarasota brings comfortable warmth, with daytime highs averaging 72°F (22°C) and nights around 58°F (15°C); expect showers on roughly 20 days across the season.
Average temperatures in Sarasota by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69° | 56° | 7 | 2.9 in | 8.7 h/day | 75% |
| February | 73° | 59° | 6 | 1.9 in | 9.9 h/day | 77% |
| March | 77° | 63° | 6 | 1.8 in | 10.6 h/day | 72% |
| April | 81° | 67° | 9 | 2.9 in | 11.7 h/day | 72% |
| May | 85° | 71° | 12 | 3.4 in | 12.1 h/day | 71% |
| June | 87° | 75° | 21 | 6.7 in | 11.2 h/day | 79% |
| July | 87° | 77° | 25 | 6.7 in | 11.0 h/day | 80% |
| August | 87° | 77° | 24 | 8.5 in | 10.4 h/day | 81% |
| September | 86° | 76° | 20 | 7.1 in | 10.1 h/day | 81% |
| October | 83° | 71° | 11 | 2.9 in | 9.9 h/day | 75% |
| November | 78° | 65° | 6 | 2.0 in | 9.3 h/day | 75% |
| December | 73° | 60° | 6 | 2.6 in | 8.7 h/day | 78% |