Sarasota/Bradenton weather by month & the best time to visit
United States · beach resort · humid subtropical climate
The best time to visit Sarasota/Bradenton is November — its sunniest month (Sunshine Score 87/100), with February and April close behind. Sarasota/Bradenton averages about 2,819 hours of sunshine a year. Daytime highs around 24°C / 75°F and roughly 48 mm of rain in November.
When is the best time to visit Sarasota/Bradenton?
For sunshine, the best time to visit Sarasota/Bradenton is November, then February and April. The dullest month is June (68/100, 206 mm of rain). The full month-by-month picture is in the table below.
How sunny is Sarasota/Bradenton?
Sarasota/Bradenton gets a lot of sun: around 2,819 hours a year. November (87/100) is noticeably better than June (68). It ranks #113 of 580 destinations in United States for annual sunshine, above the national median of 2,279 hours. Rain has a clear season: the wettest stretch, around July, carries about 49% of the annual 1,350 mm.
Sunshine Score by month
| Month | Score | Day high | Night low | Rain | UV | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 84 | 20° / 68°F | 12° / 54°F | 61 mm | 5 | 18° / 64°F |
| February | 85 | 22° / 72°F | 13° / 55°F | 59 mm | 6 | 18° / 64°F |
| March | 84 | 24° / 75°F | 15° / 59°F | 65 mm | 8 | 22° / 72°F |
| April | 85 | 27° / 81°F | 19° / 66°F | 59 mm | 9 | 24° / 75°F |
| May | 80 | 30° / 86°F | 22° / 72°F | 86 mm | 9 | 29° / 84°F |
| June | 68 | 30° / 86°F | 25° / 77°F | 206 mm | 9 | 31° / 88°F |
| July | 68 | 30° / 86°F | 26° / 79°F | 216 mm | 9 | 32° / 90°F |
| August | 68 | 30° / 86°F | 26° / 79°F | 234 mm | 9 | 31° / 88°F |
| September | 68 | 29° / 84°F | 24° / 75°F | 184 mm | 8 | 31° / 88°F |
| October | 83 | 27° / 81°F | 21° / 70°F | 71 mm | 7 | 26° / 79°F |
| November | 87 | 24° / 75°F | 16° / 61°F | 48 mm | 5 | 24° / 75°F |
| December | 84 | 22° / 72°F | 14° / 57°F | 61 mm | 4 | 19° / 66°F |
Sea temperature in Sarasota/Bradenton by month
The sea off Sarasota/Bradenton is warmest in July at around 32°C / 90°F, and coolest in January at 18°C / 64°F. The water sits at a comfortable 21°C or warmer roughly 9 months a year. Month-by-month sea-surface temperatures are in the Sea column of the table above.
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Sarasota/Bradenton: questions and answers
What kind of destination is Sarasota/Bradenton?
Sarasota/Bradenton is a beach resort in United States with a humid subtropical climate — the sea reaches 32°C at its warmest and is swimmable (21°C+) about 9 months a year.
How many hours of sunshine does Sarasota/Bradenton get a year?
Sarasota/Bradenton gets about 2,819 hours of sunshine a year, at its best around November.
When is the best time to visit Sarasota/Bradenton?
The sunniest time to visit Sarasota/Bradenton is November, when the Sunshine Score peaks at 87/100 (with February and April close behind). Expect daytime highs around 24°C / 75°F.
What is the least sunny month in Sarasota/Bradenton?
June is the least sunny month in Sarasota/Bradenton, scoring 68/100 with about 206 mm of rain.
What is the sea temperature in Sarasota/Bradenton?
The sea in Sarasota/Bradenton ranges from about 18°C (January) to 32°C (July). Month-by-month sea temperatures are on this page.
How strong is the sun in Sarasota/Bradenton?
The typical midday UV index in Sarasota/Bradenton peaks around 9 (very high) in April, easing to about 4 (moderate) in December. Month-by-month midday UV values are in the UV column of the table on this page.
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