Planning a trip to Sarasota in December? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +22°C and approximately 10 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 10 rainy days and 50 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+22°C
Avg. max. temperature
+1°C
Min.
+30°C
Max.
50 mm
Total precipitation
75%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
10 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Sarasota has good weather in December.
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Average temperature in Sarasota in December
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Sarasota for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +29°C during the day to a minimum of +9°C during the night, the temperature in December averages around +23°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 40% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +28°C to +20°C.
Is Sarasota warm or cold in December?
Sarasota is typically mild in December.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +24°C to +22°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +18°C to +16°C.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
December is one of the coolest months in Sarasota, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Sarasota in December
Sarasota weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
November
December
January
Avg. temperature
+24°C
+22°C
+20°C
Min. temperature
+5°C
+1°C
0°C
Max. temperature
+31°C
+30°C
+29°C
Rainfall
49 mm
50 mm
61 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
74%
75%
75%
Air pressure
1017 HPa
1019 HPa
1019 HPa
Sunny days
11
10
10
Cloudy days
9
12
10
Rainy days
10
10
10
Snowy days
0
0
0
December weather is still as good as in November.It’s getting colder in December. From +24°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +22°C.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 49 mm to 50 mm.Humidity rises from 74% to 75%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 3 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 11 sunny days in November to 10 in December.
Next month (January) brings a further decline in the weather.
Wind speed in Sarasota in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 8 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 December, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Sarasota based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 32% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 110 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 32 mm, which is moderate rain.December is a pretty wet month with over 10 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, 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 December in Sarasota?
This is the weather in Sarasota in December 2024:
1 December
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+28°C
2 December
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+29°C
3 December
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+28°C
4 December
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+28°C
5 December
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+24°C
6 December
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+20°C
7 December
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+23°C
8 December
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+25°C
9 December
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+28°C
10 December
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+27°C
11 December
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+20°C
12 December
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+22°C
13 December
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+24°C
14 December
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+22°C
15 December
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+23°C
16 December
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+20°C
17 December
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+23°C
18 December
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+19°C
19 December
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+17°C
20 December
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+20°C
21 December
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+23°C
22 December
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+22°C
23 December
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+25°C
24 December
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+24°C
25 December
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+23°C
26 December
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+24°C
27 December
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+22°C
28 December
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+21°C
29 December
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+17°C
30 December
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+19°C
31 December
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+20°C
In December 2024 Sarasota had 21 sunny days, 7 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +23°C, with an absolute maximum of +29°C and a minimum of +17°C. The average humidity was 68%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 12%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Sarasota climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Sarasota in December has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1983 (+25°C) and the highest in 2023 (+29°C). 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 December:
Is December a good time to visit Sarasota?
December is a really good time to go to Sarasota. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Sarasota.
Can you sunbathe in Sarasota in December?
December has mild temperatures in Sarasota. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Sarasota rainy in December?
Sarasota is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Sarasota in December?
The amount of sunny days in Sarasota during December varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.
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.
