Winter
Dec → Feb22 to 23°
nights 12 to 13°
- 5 rainy days · 66 mm
When is the best time to visit Tampa?
- Jan22°not recommended
- Feb23°fair
- Mar25°recommended
- Apr28°recommended
- May31°recommended
- Jun33°fair
- Jul33°not recommended
- Aug33°not recommended
- Sep32°fair
- Oct30°recommended
- Nov26°recommended
- Dec23°fair
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Tampa, month by month
The table of averages, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22° | 12° | 67 mm | 5 d | |
| February | 23° | 13° | 67 mm | 5 d | |
| March | 25° | 15° | 64 mm | 4 d | ✓ |
| April | 28° | 18° | 65 mm | 4 d | ✓ |
| May | 31° | 21° | 66 mm | 5 d | ✓ |
| June | 33° | 24° | 187 mm | 11 d | |
| July | 33° | 25° | 197 mm | 13 d | |
| August | 33° | 25° | 229 mm | 13 d | |
| September | 32° | 24° | 155 mm | 10 d | |
| October | 30° | 21° | 59 mm | 6 d | ✓ |
| November | 26° | 16° | 36 mm | 3 d | ✓ |
| December | 23° | 13° | 65 mm | 5 d |
The four seasons in Tampa, in figures
What the 2015-2024 averages (Tampa Airport) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May25 to 31°
nights 15 to 21°
- 4 rainy days · 65 mm
Summer
Jun → Aug33°
nights 24 to 25°
- 12 rainy days · 204 mm
Autumn
Sep → Nov26 to 32°
nights 16 to 24°
- 6 rainy days · 83 mm
Book early for March to May and October to November
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Tampa, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 13h54 of daylight, in December 10h23, a difference of 3h32.
10h33Jan
11h10Feb
11h56Mar
12h48Apr
13h31May
13h54Jun
13h45Jul
13h08Aug
12h17Sep
11h26Oct
10h43Nov
10h23Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Tampa Airport" (27.96°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Tampa, month by month
What to see and do
| Activity | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sightseeing & walks |
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Sightseeing & walks: January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December
Grid derived from the climate averages (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended22°12° at night
- 67 mm · 5 d
Low season, lower prices
February
Fair23°13° at night
- 67 mm · 5 d
Low season, lower prices
March
Recommended25°15° at night
- 64 mm · 4 d
Busy, without the crush
April
Recommended28°18° at night
- 65 mm · 4 d
Busy, without the crush
May
Recommended31°21° at night
- 66 mm · 5 d
Busy, without the crush
June
Fair33°24° at night
- 187 mm · 11 d
Low season, lower prices
July
Not recommended33°25° at night
- 197 mm · 13 d
Low season, lower prices
August
Not recommended33°25° at night
- 229 mm · 13 d
Low season, lower prices
September
Fair32°24° at night
- 155 mm · 10 d
Low season, lower prices
October
Recommended30°21° at night
- 59 mm · 6 d
Busy, without the crush
November
Recommended26°16° at night
- 36 mm · 3 d
Busy, without the crush
December
Fair23°13° at night
- 65 mm · 5 d
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Mild, 22 °C in the afternoon and 12 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 67 mm over 5 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Mild, 23 °C in the afternoon and 13 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 67 mm over 5 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. 25 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C at night. Rain stays light: 64 mm over 4 days. Busy season, without the crush.
April. 28 °C in the afternoon and 18 °C at night. Rain stays light: 65 mm over 4 days. Busy season, without the crush.
May. 31 °C in the afternoon and 21 °C at night. Rain stays light: 66 mm over 5 days. Busy season, without the crush.
June. Real heat: 33 °C at the warmest of the day, 24 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (187 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
July. Real heat: 33 °C at the warmest of the day, 25 °C at night. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (197 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
August. Real heat: 33 °C at the warmest of the day, 25 °C at night. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (229 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
September. Real heat: 32 °C at the warmest of the day, 24 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (155 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
October. 30 °C in the afternoon and 21 °C at night. Rain stays light: 59 mm over 6 days. Busy season, without the crush.
November. 26 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C at night. Hardly any rain (36 mm over 3 days). Busy season, without the crush.
December. Mild, 23 °C in the afternoon and 13 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 65 mm over 5 days. Quiet at the start of the month, then busier as the holidays approach.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Tampa?
March to May and October to November: over these months, average highs range from 25 to 31 °C, with 4 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 averages, Tampa Airport).
Which month should you avoid in Tampa?
August: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 229 mm over 13 days of rain on average over 2015-2024 at the reference point (Tampa Airport).
What is the hottest month in Tampa?
June, with 33 °C on average in the afternoon and 24 °C at night. 2015-2024 averages (Tampa Airport).
What is the coldest month in Tampa?
January, with 22 °C at best during the day and 12 °C at night. 2015-2024 averages (Tampa Airport).
What is the driest month in Tampa?
November: 36 mm over 3 days of rain, against 229 mm in August, the wettest month.
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