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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.

Short answer

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

Tampa is warmest in July (highs near 91°F) and coldest in January (lows around 54°F), with roughly 52 inches of precipitation across the year and August the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is January, February and December.

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

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
70°
54°
Mild
Feb
74°
56°
Warm
Mar
79°
62°
Warm
Apr
84°
65°
Warm
May
90°
71°
Hot
Jun
89°
75°
Hot
Jul
91°
78°
Hot
Aug
91°
78°
Hot
Wettest
Sep
88°
75°
Hot
Oct
83°
68°
Warm
Nov
79°
62°
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 and December, 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?
July is the warmest month in Tampa, averaging highs near 91°F.
What is the coldest month in Tampa?
January is the coldest month in Tampa, with lows around 54°F.
When is the rainy season in Tampa?
The wettest month in Tampa is usually August, out of roughly 52 inches of precipitation across the year.

Tampa month by month