Worst times to visit Sarasota
The weeks, days and hours locals would tell you to avoid in Sarasota — and what to do instead.
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Sarasota month by month
January
Season — busy. January through April. Snowbird peak; Siesta Key parking fills by mid-morning.
February
Season — busy. January through April. Snowbird peak; Siesta Key parking fills by mid-morning.
March
Season — busy. January through April. Snowbird peak; Siesta Key parking fills by mid-morning.
April
Season — busy. January through April. Snowbird peak; Siesta Key parking fills by mid-morning.
May
Best value — good. May and early June. Warm water, thinner crowds, off-peak rates.
June
Best value — good. May and early June. Warm water, thinner crowds, off-peak rates.
Hurricane season — busy. June through November.
July
Hurricane season — busy. June through November.
August
Hurricane season — busy. June through November.
September
Hurricane season — busy. June through November.
October
Hurricane season — busy. June through November.
November
Hurricane season — busy. June through November.