Late February through mid-May (spring). WeatherSpark identifies late February to mid-May as the best window for warm-weather activities: daytime highs in the mid-70s to mid-80s°F, lower humidity than summer, minimal rainfall, Sarasota Film Festival in April, Circus Sarasota wrapping up. Crowds and prices are lower than January-February peak. Shoulder fall (October-November) is a strong second choice with cooling temps and the Ringling International Arts Festival
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70 | 56 | mild & mostly dry |
| Feb | 73 | 58 | warm & mostly dry |
| Mar | 76 | 61 | warm & mostly dry |
| Apr | 81 | 66 | warm & mostly dry |
| May | 85 | 71 | hot & changeable |
| Jun | 87 | 76 | hot & wet |
| Jul | 87 | 77 | hot & wet |
| Aug | 88 | 77 | hot & wet |
| Sep | 86 | 76 | hot & wet |
| Oct | 83 | 71 | warm & mostly dry |
| Nov | 77 | 64 | warm & mostly dry |
| Dec | 73 | 60 | warm & mostly dry |