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When is the best time to visit Tampa?
In general the best time to visit Tampa is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sun tanning holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +90°F in August and it has 1 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is July, August, September with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Tampa in different months
This is the average weather in Tampa for each month based on historic data:
January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +90°F during June.
In July, August, September, December the weather is average. Expect around 44 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 275 mm in August.
Climate in Tampa
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Tampa for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +86°F | +88°F | +91°F | +97°F | +99°F | +99°F | +97°F | +99°F | +97°F | +93°F | +91°F | +88°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +70°F | +73°F | +77°F | +82°F | +88°F | +90°F | +90°F | +90°F | +88°F | +84°F | +77°F | +73°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +23°F | +25°F | +30°F | +43°F | +54°F | +55°F | +70°F | +68°F | +59°F | +45°F | +37°F | +23°F |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| +69°F | +69°F | +72°F | +78°F | +84°F | +87°F | +88°F | +89°F | +86°F | +85°F | +80°F | +72°F |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 74 | 73 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 74 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 73 | 74 | 75 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 71 | 70 | 86 | 75 | 96 | 242 | 253 | 275 | 215 | 80 | 56 | 64 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 13 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 14 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 9 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Tampa during the whole year:
The hottest month in Tampa is August with average maximum temperature going up to +90°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +54°F.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Tampa during the whole year:
Tampa achieves its warmest water temperature in August, where the average sea temperature goes up to +87°F. Coldest water temperature is in January with +64°F in average.
When can you swim in Tampa?
You can swim in Tampa from April to November:
- In June - September the water is very warm (82°F);
- In May the water is warm (77°F - 82°F);
- In April the water is comfortable (70°F - 77°F);
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Tampa looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Tampa is September with average humidity going up to 77%. The least humid month is May with an average humidity of 68%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Tampa during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is March with approximately 9 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 86 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is August with approximately 11 rainy days and 275 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Tampa:
What is the hottest month in Tampa?
The hottest month in Tampa is August with average maximum temperature of +90°F.
What is the coldest month in Tampa?
The coldest month in Tampa is January with minimum temperatures of +54°F.
Is Tampa worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Tampa in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is August with +90°F and 1 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Tampa?
if you're looking to visit Tampa when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for August, July, June. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being November with only 56 mm of rain.
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Monthly weather in Tampa
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Tampa, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.