Florida, United States
Siesta Key
Siesta Key is a small town in Florida, United States, close to the sea. It has a population of about 5,454 (2020). The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now73°F
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population5,454
Local time11:14
27.27° N, 82.55° WElevation 3 ftUTC−4 · Eastern Daylight Time
October: high / low85° / 69°
Rain this month91mm
Sea this month81°
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Siesta Key at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:34 · 18:5611 h 21 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 16:43Next holiday11 NovemberVeterans DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month90°F
Average high in August
Coolest month53°F
Average low in January
Wettest monthAugust
248 mm of rain
Driest monthNovember
57 mm of rain
Warmest sea86°F
August
Monuments nearby10+
within 8.3 km
Weather in Siesta Key
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
73°F
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 16 km/h · humidity 60%
Today22 Oct81°62°
Fri23 Oct82°59°
Sat24 Oct82°61°
Sun25 Oct85°67°
Mon26 Oct87°68°
Tue27 Oct85°66°
Wed28 Oct86°69°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct88°68°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct85°67°
Sat31 Oct86°64°
When to go to Siesta Key
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 83 | 82 | 80 | 71 | 51 | 37 | 32 | 31 | 35 | 54 | 81 | 82 |
| High | 71° | 73° | 76° | 81° | 86° | 89° | 90° | 90° | 89° | 85° | 79° | 74° |
| Low | 53° | 56° | 59° | 64° | 69° | 74° | 76° | 76° | 75° | 69° | 61° | 56° |
| Rain (mm) | 68 | 78 | 104 | 75 | 60 | 203 | 227 | 248 | 214 | 91 | 57 | 63 |
| Wet days | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 23 | 12 | 6 | 8 |
| Sea | 65° | 65° | 68° | 73° | 78° | 83° | 85° | 86° | 85° | 81° | 74° | 69° |
What's on in Siesta Key
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Siesta Key
1.3 km
Edson Keith Estate
2.4 km
Bispham-Wilson Historic District
3 km
Maine Colony Historic District
2.2 km
Field Estate2.5 km
The Out-of-Door AcademyBuilt 1924
7.5 km
American National Bank Building, SarasotaBuilt 1926
Museum13 km
John and Mable Ringling Museum of ArtBuilt 1927
Museum13 km
Sarasota Classic Car MuseumBuilt 2007Outdoors around Siesta Key
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Siesta Key County CampgroundCamp sites
1.9 kmBobby Jones Golf ClubGolf courses
2.3 kmObservation MoundViewpoints
2.5 kmMote Marine Laboratory & AquariumAquariums
4.6 kmHarbourside Golf Course (Longboat Key Club)Golf courses
6 kmNature around Siesta Key
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of United States seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Siesta Key
Towns and villages around Siesta Key
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
South Sarasota2.4 kmBailey Hall2.5 kmPoint O'Rocks2.7 kmGulf Gate Estates3.5 kmWhite Beach3.6 kmSouth Trail3.7 kmRidge Wood Heights3.8 kmSouth Gate Ridge5.2 kmSarasota Heights5.3 kmSunnyland5.5 kmSouthgate5.7 kmVamo6.9 kmHyde Park7.7 kmSarasota7.8 kmSarasota Springs7.9 kmPinecraft8.3 kmOsprey9.6 kmSunrise10 kmLake Sarasota11 kmFruitville11 kmBeverley Terrace12 kmNorth Sarasota12 kmBelspur12 kmDesoto Lakes13 kmThe Meadows13 kmTatum13 kmTatum Ridge15 kmFordville15 km
Siesta Key from above
Around Siesta Key26 places to see, do and reach nearby
Lime Lake, FloridaNature6.2 miHeron LagoonNature2.5 miWard Lake, FloridaNature12 miCooper Creek, FloridaNature12 miBowlees CreekNature12 miLower Myakka LakeNature14 miSiesta KeyNature1.3 miSiesta BeachNature0.4 miEdson Keith EstateMonument0.8 miBispham-Wilson Historic DistrictMonument1.5 miMaine Colony Historic DistrictMonument1.8 miField EstateMonument1.3 miThe Out-of-Door AcademyMonument1.6 miAmerican National Bank Building, SarasotaMonument4.6 miHiss ResidenceMonument4.8 miSouth Side School, SouthgateMonument2.9 miJohn and Mable Ringling Museum of ArtMuseum7.9 miSarasota Classic Car MuseumMuseum7.9 miWaterside Place MarinaFerry port10 miBradenton Riverwalk PierFerry port16 miSarasotaPlace4.8 miVenicePlace13 miLongboat KeyPlace12 miNokomisPlace12 miSouth BradentonPlace14 miFruitvillePlace6.9 mi
Getting to Siesta Key
Sarasota Bradenton International AirportSRQ
14 kmPunta Gorda AirportPGD
67 kmSt. Petersburg Clearwater International AirportPIE
73 kmWaterside Place MarinaFerry port
17 kmBradenton Riverwalk PierBridge Street Pier
26 kmPlaces near Siesta Key
Places with a climate like Siesta Key
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Siesta Key?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Siesta Key.
What is the hottest month in Siesta Key?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F and lows of 76°F.
What is the coldest month in Siesta Key?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 71°F and lows of 53°F.
What is the rainiest month in Siesta Key?
August is the wettest month with about 9.8 in of precipitation on 29 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Siesta Key?
The sea is warmest in August at about 86°F and coolest in February at about 65°F.