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Bradenton, FL vs Sarasota, FL

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Highlights

On average, there are 251 sunny days per year in Sarasota. Bradenton averages 249 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Sarasota, Florida gets 56 inches of rain, on average, per year. Bradenton, Florida gets 54.2 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Sarasota averages 0 inches of snow per year. Bradenton averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Weather Highlights

Sarasota, Florida
Summer High: the July high is around 90.7 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 50.9
Rain: averages 56 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year

Bradenton, Florida
Summer High: the July high is around 90.4 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 51.5
Rain: averages 54.2 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year

BestPlaces Comfort Index

Sarasota

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Sarasota is 6.8 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in Florida.

6.8 / 10

November, April and March are the most pleasant months in Sarasota, while August and July are the least comfortable months.

Bradenton

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Bradenton is 6.9 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Florida.

6.9 / 10

November, April and March are the most pleasant months in Bradenton, while August and July are the least comfortable months.

Average Monthly High / Low (°F)

Month	Bradenton, FL	Sarasota, FL
January	71° / 52°	72° / 51°
February	73° / 54°	74° / 53°
March	77° / 57°	78° / 57°
April	81° / 62°	82° / 61°
May	87° / 67°	87° / 66°
June	89° / 73°	90° / 72°
July	90° / 75°	91° / 74°
August	91° / 75°	91° / 74°
September	89° / 74°	89° / 73°
October	85° / 67°	85° / 67°
November	79° / 60°	79° / 59°
December	73° / 54°	74° / 53°

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Bradenton / Sarasota

Month	Hot Days	Freezing Days	Rainy Days	Snowy Days
January	0 / 0	1 / 1	7 / 7	0 / 0
February	0 / 0	0 / 0	6 / 6	0 / 0
March	0 / 0	0 / 0	6 / 6	0 / 0
April	0 / 1	0 / 0	5 / 5	0 / 0
May	5 / 8	0 / 0	5 / 5	0 / 0
June	14 / 16	0 / 0	12 / 13	0 / 0
July	19 / 20	0 / 0	15 / 16	0 / 0
August	19 / 20	0 / 0	16 / 16	0 / 0
September	13 / 15	0 / 0	13 / 14	0 / 0
October	3 / 4	0 / 0	6 / 7	0 / 0
November	0 / 0	0 / 0	5 / 5	0 / 0
December	0 / 0	1 / 1	6 / 6	0 / 0

August is the hottest month for Bradenton with an average high temperature of 90.5°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Florida. In Bradenton, there are 7 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Bradenton are November, March and April.

August is the hottest month for Sarasota with an average high temperature of 90.8°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Florida. In Sarasota, there are 6 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Sarasota are March, November and February.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Bradenton with an average of 51.5°. This is warmer than most places in Florida.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Sarasota with an average of 50.9°. This is warmer than most places in Florida.

In Bradenton, there are 72.9 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Florida.

In Sarasota, there are 83.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Florida.

In Bradenton, there are 1.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Florida.

In Sarasota, there are 1.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Florida.

In Bradenton, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Florida.

In Sarasota, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Florida.

August is the wettest month in Bradenton with 9.3 inches of rain, and the driest month is November with 2.1 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 47% of yearly precipitation and 15% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 54.2 inches in Bradenton means that it is about average compared to other places in Florida.

August is the wettest month in Sarasota with 9.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is November with 2.1 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 48% of yearly precipitation and 14% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 56.0 inches in Sarasota means that it is wetter than most places in Florida.

August is the rainiest month in Bradenton with 15.8 days of rain, and April is the driest month with only 4.8 rainy days. There are 102.0 rainy days annually in Bradenton, which is one of the least rainy places in Florida. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 43% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 16% chance of a rainy day.

August is the rainiest month in Sarasota with 16.2 days of rain, and April is the driest month with only 4.8 rainy days. There are 106.0 rainy days annually in Sarasota, which is less rainy than most places in Florida. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 42% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 15% chance of a rainy day.

There is rarely any recorded snowfall in Bradenton, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in Florida.

There is rarely any recorded snowfall in Sarasota, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in Florida.

Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in Bradenton.

Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in Sarasota.

DID YOU KNOW?

Many people confuse Weather and Climate, but they are different. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, while Climate refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a long period of time.

Weather, more specifically, refers to how the atmosphere behaves and its effects on life and human activities. Most people think of Weather in terms of what can be observed: temperature, humidity, precipitation, and cloudy/sunny conditions. Weather conditions constantly change on a minute-to-minute basis.

Climate is a record of the average weather conditions for a given place over a long period of time, often referred to as Climate Normals. A 30-year period of record is a common requirement to be considered a Climate Normal.

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2025 Compare Climate & Weather:
Bradenton, FL vs Sarasota, FL

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Average Monthly High / Low (°F)

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Bradenton / Sarasota

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Bradenton with an average of 51.5°. This is warmer than most places in Florida.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Sarasota with an average of 50.9°. This is warmer than most places in Florida.

In Bradenton, there are 72.9 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Florida.

In Sarasota, there are 83.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Florida.

In Bradenton, there are 1.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Florida.

In Sarasota, there are 1.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Florida.

There is rarely any recorded snowfall in Bradenton, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in Florida.

There is rarely any recorded snowfall in Sarasota, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in Florida.

Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in Bradenton.

Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in Sarasota.

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2025 Compare Climate & Weather:Bradenton, FL vs Sarasota, FL

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Average Monthly High / Low (°F)

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Bradenton / Sarasota

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Bradenton with an average of 51.5°. This is warmer than most places in Florida.January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Sarasota with an average of 50.9°. This is warmer than most places in Florida.

In Bradenton, there are 72.9 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Florida.In Sarasota, there are 83.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Florida.

In Bradenton, there are 1.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Florida.In Sarasota, there are 1.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Florida.

There is rarely any recorded snowfall in Bradenton, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in Florida.There is rarely any recorded snowfall in Sarasota, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in Florida.

Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in Bradenton.Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in Sarasota.

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January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Bradenton with an average of 51.5°. This is warmer than most places in Florida.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Sarasota with an average of 50.9°. This is warmer than most places in Florida.

In Bradenton, there are 72.9 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Florida.

In Sarasota, there are 83.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Florida.

In Bradenton, there are 1.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Florida.

In Sarasota, there are 1.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Florida.

There is rarely any recorded snowfall in Bradenton, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in Florida.

There is rarely any recorded snowfall in Sarasota, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in Florida.

Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in Bradenton.

Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in Sarasota.