Sanibel, FL weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Sanibel weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sanibel.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sanibel
What is the weather usually like in Sanibel?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 54°F average low
- 57.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,458 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sanibel: November to February, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FT MYERS PAGE FLD AP, FL US (USW00012835), adjusted for the elevation of Sanibel.
Sanibel weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sanibel through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:16 AM | 5:59 PM | 10 h 42 min |
| February | 7:02 AM | 6:22 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| March | 7:36 AM | 7:38 PM | 12 h 2 min |
| April | 7:03 AM | 7:53 PM | 12 h 50 min |
| May | 6:40 AM | 8:09 PM | 13 h 29 min |
| June | 6:33 AM | 8:24 PM | 13 h 50 min |
| July | 6:44 AM | 8:24 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| August | 6:59 AM | 8:06 PM | 13 h 6 min |
| September | 7:13 AM | 7:34 PM | 12 h 21 min |
| October | 7:26 AM | 7:01 PM | 11 h 35 min |
| November | 6:46 AM | 5:39 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| December | 7:07 AM | 5:39 PM | 10 h 32 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Sanibel?
Sanibel has a tropical monsoon climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 54°F (12°C).
It gets about 57.4 inches (1,458 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Sanibel is November to February. At 3 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
More about Sanibel
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- Pine Island Center weather12.0 mi N
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Questions about the weather in Sanibel
What is the hottest month in Sanibel?
August, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Sanibel?
January, with an average low of 54°F (12°C).
How much does it rain in Sanibel?
About 57.4 inches (1,458 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Sanibel?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Sanibel?
November to February, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sanibel have?
Tropical monsoon (Köppen Am).
What is the weather like in Sanibel in November?
Highs average 81°F and lows 62°F, with about 1.8 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Sanibel?
Around 6:46 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:39 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Sanibel weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Sanibel.
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