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The best time to visit Tampa

Month-by-month climate averages for Tampa, FL, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

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Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Tampa is usually January, February, March and November, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest August rain is behind you.

Tampa is warmest in August (highs near 88°F) and coldest in January (lows around 53°F), with roughly 53 inches of precipitation across the year and August the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is January, February, March and November.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Tampa forecast - and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Tampa weather by month

what to expect in Tampa through the year, 1991-2020 averages

Here is Tampa's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °F, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Tampa by season.

Jan
69°
53°
Mild
Feb
72°
54°
Warm
Mar
75°
58°
Warm
Apr
81°
62°
Warm
May
87°
68°
Hot
Jun
87°
73°
Hot
Jul
87°
74°
Hot
Aug
88°
75°
Hot
Wettest
Sep
86°
73°
Hot
Oct
82°
67°
Warm
Nov
76°
59°
Warm
Dec
71°
56°
Mild

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Tampa?
The most comfortable time to visit Tampa is usually January, February, March and November, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest August rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Tampa?
August is the warmest month in Tampa, averaging highs near 88°F.
What is the coldest month in Tampa?
January is the coldest month in Tampa, with lows around 53°F.
When is the rainy season in Tampa?
The wettest month in Tampa is usually August, out of roughly 53 inches of precipitation across the year.

Tampa month by month