Best time to visit Sanibel Island

Q: When is the best time to visit Sanibel Island?

The best time to visit Sanibel Island is March based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: Which is the hottest month in Sanibel Island?

The hottest time of year in Sanibel Island is normally August. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 33°C with very high heat and humidity.

Q: Which month has the most rain in Sanibel Island?

In terms of rainfall, June is usually the wettest month in Sanibel Island with 225mm on average. There are normally 13 days in June with some rain.

Q: When is it sunniest in Sanibel Island?

The sunniest time of year in Sanibel Island is normally April with bright sunshine on average for 80% of daylight hours; that's 10 hours of sunshine per day.

Q: When is the sea warmest in Sanibel Island?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Sanibel Island in August when the water temperature reaches 30°C.

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When is the best time to visit Sanibel Island?

The best time to visit Sanibel Island is March based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

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Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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Which is the hottest month in Sanibel Island?

The hottest time of year in Sanibel Island is normally August. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 33°C with very high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Sanibel Island?

In terms of rainfall, June is usually the wettest month in Sanibel Island with 225mm on average. There are normally 13 days in June with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Sanibel Island?

The sunniest time of year in Sanibel Island is normally April with bright sunshine on average for 80% of daylight hours; that's 10 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Sanibel Island?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Sanibel Island in August when the water temperature reaches 30°C.