Sarasota in August usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +86°F and roughly 2 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 25 rainy days with an average precipitation of 186 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+86°F
Avg. max. temperature
+72°F
Min.
+99°F
Max.
186 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
1 ⛅️
Cloudy
25 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Sarasota has OK weather in August.
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Average temperature in Sarasota in August
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Sarasota for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in August is +93°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +97°F during the day and a minimum of +72°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes down 7% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +91°F to +90°F.
Is Sarasota warm or cold in August?
Sarasota is typically warm in August.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +86°F to +86°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +79°F to +79°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
August is one of the warmest months in Sarasota, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Sarasota in August
Sarasota weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
July
August
September
Avg. temperature
+86°F
+86°F
+86°F
Min. temperature
+72°F
+72°F
+64°F
Max. temperature
+97°F
+99°F
+97°F
Rainfall
166 mm
186 mm
169 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
77%
78%
78%
Air pressure
1016 HPa
1015 HPa
1013 HPa
Sunny days
2
2
3
Cloudy days
1
1
2
Rainy days
24
25
23
Snowy days
0
0
0
August weather is still as ok as in July.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +86°F for average maximum temperature during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 166 mm to 186 mm.Humidity rises from 77% to 78%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 2 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.
September brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Sarasota in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Sarasota is gradually increasing during August, going from 3 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Sarasota based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in August stands at 77%, leading to total precipitation of around 237 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 94 mm, which is considered heavy rain.August is a pretty wet month with over 24 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
August is one of the rainiest months in Sarasota, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Sarasota wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 81% chance of precipitation and 186 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 36% chance of precipitation and 48 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last August in Sarasota?
This is the weather in Sarasota in August 2024:
1 August
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+91°F
2 August
🌧️
+93°F
3 August
☁️
+93°F
4 August
☀️
+94°F
5 August
☀️
+92°F
6 August
☀️
+94°F
7 August
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+95°F
8 August
☀️
+94°F
9 August
☀️
+95°F
10 August
☀️
+96°F
11 August
🌧️
+97°F
12 August
☀️
+97°F
13 August
☀️
+94°F
14 August
🌧️
+90°F
15 August
☀️
+95°F
16 August
☀️
+95°F
17 August
🌧️
+92°F
18 August
☀️
+91°F
19 August
☀️
+95°F
20 August
☀️
+91°F
21 August
☀️
+94°F
22 August
☀️
+95°F
23 August
☀️
+95°F
24 August
☀️
+89°F
25 August
☀️
+94°F
26 August
☀️
+94°F
27 August
☀️
+94°F
28 August
🌧️
+92°F
29 August
🌧️
+85°F
30 August
🌧️
+84°F
31 August
🌧️
+90°F
In August 2024 Sarasota had 22 sunny days, 1 cloudy days, and 8 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +93°F, with an absolute maximum of +97°F and a minimum of +84°F. The average humidity was 70%, with a maximum of 96% and a minimum of 39%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in August?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Sarasota climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Sarasota in August has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1983 (+76°F) and the highest in 2023 (+84°F). The driest year was 1981 with only 623 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 2097 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Sarasota in August:
Is August a good time to visit Sarasota?
It’s always a good time to visit Sarasota, but the weather is changeable in August, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Sarasota in August?
August is warm in Sarasota. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Sarasota rainy in August?
Sarasota is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Sarasota in August?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Sarasota in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Sarasota, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
