May weather in Sarasota, FL
The average temperature in Sarasota in May is 77.8°F (68.2°F–87.5°F). Average precipitation: 2.58 inches.
May is a spring month in Sarasota, and is warmer than the annual average of 74.1°F. Daily temperatures swing about 19.3°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 6 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 13h 21m. For travel, May is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
87.5°F
Avg Low
68.2°F
Precipitation
2.58 in
Daylight
13h 21m
May records in Sarasota
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 91.9°F (2012) | 54.0°F (1999) | 1.35 in (2013) |
| May 2 | 91.9°F (2010) | 50.0°F (1999) | 3.38 in (2014) |
| May 3 | 91.0°F (2018) | 57.9°F (1999) | 0.62 in (2004) |
| May 4 | 91.0°F (2018) | 57.9°F (2014) | 3.40 in (2016) |
| May 5 | 91.9°F (2002) | 57.9°F (2006) | 0.12 in (2018) |
| May 6 | 93.9°F (2002) | 59.0°F (2004) | 1.68 in (2011) |
| May 7 | 91.0°F (2008) | 57.0°F (2013) | 0.77 in (2022) |
| May 8 | 93.9°F (2019) | 57.0°F (2016) | 0.00 in (1999) |
| May 9 | 91.9°F (2010) | 59.0°F (2013) | 0.57 in (2006) |
| May 10 | 91.0°F (2011) | 57.0°F (2001) | 0.55 in (2020) |
| May 11 | 91.9°F (2012) | 59.0°F (2001) | 0.24 in (2025) |
| May 12 | 95.0°F (2002) | 59.0°F (2001) | 1.38 in (2025) |
| May 13 | 91.0°F (2014) | 60.1°F (2001) | 1.58 in (2018) |
| May 14 | 91.9°F (2014) | 59.0°F (2006) | 0.78 in (2014) |
| May 15 | 93.9°F (2017) | 59.0°F (2013) | 1.13 in (2020) |
| May 16 | 93.9°F (2017) | 63.0°F (2013) | 0.78 in (2009) |
| May 17 | 97.0°F (2017) | 63.0°F (2014) | 1.48 in (2015) |
| May 18 | 97.0°F (2017) | 62.1°F (2011) | 0.63 in (2009) |
| May 19 | 97.0°F (2017) | 55.9°F (2011) | 2.05 in (2017) |
| May 20 | 91.9°F (2003) | 62.1°F (2001) | 0.95 in (2008) |
| May 21 | 91.0°F (2007) | 63.0°F (2002) | 1.68 in (2017) |
| May 22 | 96.1°F (2022) | 64.0°F (2002) | 0.69 in (2018) |
| May 23 | 93.9°F (2010) | 63.0°F (2002) | 1.03 in (2001) |
| May 24 | 95.0°F (2012) | 64.0°F (2021) | 0.71 in (2015) |
| May 25 | 96.1°F (2019) | 61.0°F (2002) | 0.60 in (2015) |
| May 26 | 93.9°F (2012) | 63.0°F (2017) | 0.42 in (2014) |
| May 27 | 91.9°F (2007) | 64.0°F (2017) | 0.72 in (2014) |
| May 28 | 97.0°F (2019) | 64.9°F (2007) | 0.65 in (2022) |
| May 29 | 96.1°F (2024) | 64.9°F (2002) | 0.05 in (2018) |
| May 30 | 99.0°F (2024) | 66.0°F (2000) | 1.01 in (2018) |
| May 31 | 96.1°F (2024) | 66.9°F (2002) | 2.09 in (2005) |