SeasonMapSarasota weather in December
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December in Sarasota: warm, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#8 of 12 months in Sarasota · #520 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 78/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Sarasota in December
Other months in Sarasota
Sarasota's forum calls March one of the best weather months of the year — sunny, around 80°F by day, low humidity, genuinely dry. Regulars flag it as also one of the busiest, with high season traffic and the need to book restaurants ahead, plus a windier stretch and higher pollen counts than other months.
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Sarasota climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 24°C / 76°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 14°C / 58°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 24°C / 75°F | |
| Sea temperature | 20°C / 68°F | 🌊 fresh |
| Rainfall | 59 mm / 2.3 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 3 days | |
| Humidity | 77% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 15°C / 58°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.4 h | |
| Wind | 20 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 32 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Sarasota in December
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyWinter / Christmas break in United States, school holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Sarasota's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherSarasota's weather peaks March–May.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Sarasota in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Hazard
Red tide
1 Sep – 1 Mar · usuallyBlooms of Karenia brevis drift inshore in some years, killing fish and putting an irritant in the air along the beach. It comes and goes by the week, so check the daily sample map rather than the season. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Sarasota — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Sarasota in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Sarasota?
- December in Sarasota: warm, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Sarasota on SeasonMap's comfort score (78/100).
- What is the weather like in Sarasota in December?
- In December, Sarasota averages a daily high of 24.4°C and a low of 14.2°C, with about 58.8 mm of rain over roughly 3.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Sarasota in December?
- Sarasota has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 32 in December.
Other months in Sarasota
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Similar destinations in North America — December
Within 300 km: Fort Lauderdale's Winterfest Boat Parade around 8–16 Dec, and Everglades National Park's Wading bird nesting around 1 Dec – 15 Apr.