Best time to visit Longboat Key, FL

A month-by-month travel weather guide based on NOAA 30-year climate normals.

The most comfortable travel window in Longboat Key runs from October through May — 8 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Excellent
High
72.5°F
Low
52.3°F
Precip
2.79 in

Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.

Daylight ≈ 10h 27m

February Excellent
High
74.9°F
Low
54.6°F
Precip
1.92 in

Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.

Daylight ≈ 11h 4m

March Excellent
High
78.2°F
Low
58.1°F
Precip
2.85 in

Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.

Daylight ≈ 11h 50m

April Good
High
82.5°F
Low
62.7°F
Precip
2.46 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 12h 39m

May Good
High
87.5°F
Low
68.2°F
Precip
2.58 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 13h 21m

June Wet
High
90.0°F
Low
73.6°F
Precip
7.05 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 13h 42m

July Wet
High
91.1°F
Low
75.2°F
Precip
7.39 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 13h 34m

August Wet
High
91.5°F
Low
75.3°F
Precip
9.11 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 12h 58m

September Wet
High
90.2°F
Low
74.1°F
Precip
6.00 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 12h 9m

October Good
High
86.3°F
Low
68.3°F
Precip
2.76 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 11h 20m

November Excellent
High
80.0°F
Low
60.1°F
Precip
1.81 in

Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.

Daylight ≈ 10h 37m

December Excellent
High
75.2°F
Low
55.2°F
Precip
2.33 in

Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.

Daylight ≈ 10h 17m

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