Pack or skip
Winter coat for Sarasota in October
Verdict
Skip it
Lows stay near 68°F — a coat is overkill.
Why
Sarasota in October averages highs of 86°F, lows of 68°F, 8 rainy days.
That climate means a winter coat isn't pulling its weight. Lows stay near 68°F — a coat is overkill.