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Sarasota in September: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Sarasota in September and see if it is worth visiting.
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September

Weather in Sarasota in September 2025

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Sarasota in September usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +86°F and roughly 3 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 23 rainy days with an average precipitation of 169 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • September is usually the hottest month of the year in Sarasota;
  • September is usually the wettest month of the year in Sarasota;

Average weather

☀️
+86°F
Avg. max. temperature
+64°F
Min.
+97°F
Max.
169 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
2 ⛅️
Cloudy
23 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Sarasota has OK weather in September.

Average temperature in Sarasota in September

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Sarasota for September based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in September is +90°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +93°F during the day and a minimum of +70°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 8% 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 September?

Sarasota is typically warm in September.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +86°F to +86°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +79°F to +77°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

September is the hottest month in Sarasota, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Sarasota in September

Sarasota weather looks like this, on average, in September and the surrounding months.
AugustSeptemberOctober
Avg. temperature
+86°F+86°F+82°F
Min. temperature
+72°F+64°F+50°F
Max. temperature
+99°F+97°F+93°F
Rainfall
186 mm169 mm72 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
78%78%74%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1013 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
2312
Cloudy days
126
Rainy days
252313
Snowy days
000

September weather is still as ok as in August. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +86°F for average maximum temperature during the day. As September arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 186 mm to 169 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 78%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during September, staying around 2 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in September, from 2 to 3.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in October as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Sarasota in September based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Sarasota is gradually increasing during September, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during September in Sarasota based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in September stands at 73%, leading to total precipitation of around 158 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 24 mm, which is considered light rain. September is a pretty wet month with over 22 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
September 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 September in Sarasota?

This is the weather in Sarasota in September 2024:
1 September
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+92°F
2 September
☀️
+91°F
3 September
☀️
+90°F
4 September
☀️
+90°F
5 September
☀️
+92°F
6 September
☀️
+92°F
7 September
☀️
+91°F
8 September
☀️
+86°F
9 September
☀️
+89°F
10 September
☀️
+90°F
11 September
☀️
+93°F
12 September
☀️
+93°F
13 September
☀️
+93°F
14 September
☀️
+91°F
15 September
☀️
+92°F
16 September
☀️
+93°F
17 September
☀️
+91°F
18 September
🌧️
+92°F
19 September
🌧️
+86°F
20 September
🌧️
+90°F
21 September
☀️
+88°F
22 September
☀️
+89°F
23 September
☀️
+87°F
24 September
☀️
+90°F
25 September
🌧️
+89°F
26 September
🌧️
+86°F
27 September
🌧️
+86°F
28 September
🌧️
+88°F
29 September
☀️
+85°F
30 September
☁️
+90°F
In September 2024 Sarasota had 22 sunny days, 1 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +90°F, with an absolute maximum of +93°F and a minimum of +86°F. The average humidity was 64%, with a maximum of 96% and a minimum of 27%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 7 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Sarasota climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Sarasota in September 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 September:

Is September a good time to visit Sarasota?

It’s always a good time to visit Sarasota, but the weather is changeable in September, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Sarasota in September?

September 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 September?

Sarasota is often rainy in September. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Sarasota in September?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Sarasota in September, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in USA

Check out the weather for other cities in USA.

Monthly weather in Sarasota

Source of the data

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.