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Siesta Key Beach Travel Guide

Siesta Key Beach travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

🌙 80°F now🕔 5:26 AM local📅 Best: February, April and November

Active alerts for Siesta Key Beach

⚠️Fri, Aug 28: extreme heat, 95°F (35°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sat, Aug 29: extreme heat, 96°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sun, Aug 30: heavy rain, 2,3 in. Flooding and delays possible.
⚠️Mon, Aug 31: extreme heat, 96°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

Summary

Siesta Key Beach is a beach in Florida. Siesta Key Beach is a beach known for powder-fine white sand.

Right now it is 80°F (26°C) in Siesta Key Beach with clear. It feels like 87°F. Today runs from 79°F to 90°F. Chance of precipitation is 6%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.6/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Siesta Key Beach is February, April and November. The climate is temperate. June, July and August tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 90°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 53°F.

The closest major airport is Orlando International Airport (MCO), about 110 mi away. Nearby highlights include Myakka River State Park, Clearwater Beach, Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando Resort.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 90°F is in line with the 89°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. outdoors is the strongest bet in Siesta Key Beach today at 9.7/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Siesta Key Beach

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 27°16′0.8″N 82°32′50.3″W (27.2669, -82.5473)

Weather in Siesta Key Beach right now

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80°F
Clear · feels like 87°F
Humidity73%
Wind2 mph SE
Gusts5 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover17%
Pressure1016 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 13 mi
Air quality38 · Good
Sea temperature89°F
Wave height0.2 m
Sunrise7:04 AM
Sunset8:01 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 69%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 5:26 AM, Aug 22 local time.

⚠️Fri, Aug 28: extreme heat, 95°F (35°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sat, Aug 29: extreme heat, 96°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sun, Aug 30: heavy rain, 2,3 in. Flooding and delays possible.
⚠️Mon, Aug 31: extreme heat, 96°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Aug 22

☁️ 90° / 79°

Overcast · 6% rain · wind 10 mph

Sunday, Aug 23

☁️ 89° / 77°

Overcast · 25% rain · wind 12 mph

Quick facts about Siesta Key Beach

TypeBeach
StateFlorida
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates27°16′0.8″N 82°32′50.3″W (27.2669, -82.5473)
Known forpowder-fine white sand
Local time5:26 AM (UTC-04:00)
Best monthsFebruary, April and November
ClimateTemperate

Things to do in Siesta Key Beach

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Siesta Key Beach.

Best time to visit Siesta Key Beach

Go in February, April and November. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: June, July and August - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★★★
February★★★★
March★★★★
April★★★★★
May★★★★
June★★★☆☆
July★★★☆☆
August★★★☆☆
September★★★☆☆
October★★★★
November★★★★
December★★★★

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid June, July and August - historically the least comfortable months here.

Airports near Siesta Key Beach

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Orlando International AirportMCO110 miOrlando
Miami International AirportMIA173 miMiami

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Siesta Key Beach?

Siesta Key Beach is a beach in Florida. Its coordinates are 27.2669, -82.5473. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Siesta Key Beach right now?

It is currently 80°F (26°C) with clear. Humidity is 73% and wind is 2 mph.

When is the best time to visit Siesta Key Beach?

February, April and November offer the most comfortable conditions in Siesta Key Beach, which has a temperate climate. June, July and August are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Siesta Key Beach in?

Siesta Key Beach observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 5:26 AM.

What is the nearest airport to Siesta Key Beach?

The closest airports are Orlando International Airport (MCO), 110 mi away and Miami International Airport (MIA), 173 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Siesta Key Beach?

Popular options include Myakka River State Park, Clearwater Beach, Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort, Blue Spring State Park and Everglades (UNESCO World Heritage Site).

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (beaches) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 22, 2026 at 5:26 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
Written byWriter at USPOTUS

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