🇺🇸 San Francisco vs Sarasota 🇺🇸

San Francisco, United States vs Sarasota, United States — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Sarasota is the warmer of the two — about 8 degrees warmer on average across the year. San Francisco is drier, with roughly 157 fewer rainy days a year.

Warmer · SarasotaDrier · San Francisco

Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 San Francisco🇺🇸 Sarasota
Avg annual high
19°C
27°C
Hottest month
September · 24°C
August · 31°C
Coldest monthJanuary (8°C low)January (13°C low)
Rainy days / year
64
221
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Best months to visitJune, July, AugustJanuary, February, December

🇺🇸 San Francisco

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in September (24°C), coldest lows in January (8°C).

🇺🇸 Sarasota

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in August (31°C), coldest lows in January (13°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is San Francisco or Sarasota warmer?

Sarasota is warmer overall, averaging about 8 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, San Francisco or Sarasota?

Sarasota is rainier — San Francisco sees about 157 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit San Francisco vs Sarasota?

San Francisco is best around June, July, August; Sarasota is best around January, February, December.

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