City in Florida, United States
Tampa weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Tampa
Feb–Apr is warm, dry and busiest. Nov is pleasant. Jun–Sep is hot, humid and stormy; hurricane season runs Jun–Nov, peaking Aug–Oct.
Tampa weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan20°65 mm
- Feb22°65 mm
- Mar24°73 mm
- Apr27°63 mm
- May30°89 mm
- Jun30°226 mm
- Jul30°240 mm
- Aug30°252 mm
- Sep29°184 mm
- Oct27°69 mm
- Nov24°49 mm
- Dec22°65 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°C67°F | 10°C51°F | 65 mm | 78% | Pleasant |
| February | 22°C71°F | 12°C54°F | 65 mm | 78% | Pleasant |
| March | 24°C75°F | 14°C58°F | 73 mm | 74% | Pleasant |
| April | 27°C81°F | 18°C64°F | 63 mm | 71% | Pleasant |
| May | 30°C86°F | 21°C70°F | 89 mm | 69% | Pleasant |
| June | 30°C87°F | 24°C75°F | 226 mm | 77% | Rainy |
| July | 30°C87°F | 25°C77°F | 240 mm | 79% | Rainy |
| August | 30°C86°F | 25°C77°F | 252 mm | 81% | Rainy |
| September | 29°C85°F | 24°C74°F | 184 mm | 83% | Rainy |
| October | 27°C81°F | 20°C68°F | 69 mm | 81% | Pleasant |
| November | 24°C75°F | 15°C59°F | 49 mm | 80% | Pleasant |
| December | 22°C71°F | 13°C55°F | 65 mm | 80% | Pleasant |
Best months across United States
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| New York City | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (26°C) |
| Las Vegas | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (42°C) |
| Los Angeles | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | Aug (32°C) |
| Orlando | Feb–Apr, Nov | May (31°C) |
| Miami | Nov–Apr | Aug (30°C) |
| San Francisco | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Sep (24°C) |
| Honolulu | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Sep (28°C) |
| Washington, D.C. | Mar–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (31°C) |
| Chicago | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (25°C) |
| Boston | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (28°C) |
| New Orleans | Feb–Apr, Oct–Nov | Jul (30°C) |
| San Diego | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Aug (32°C) |
| Seattle | Jun–Sep | Aug (24°C) |
| Maui | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Sep (22°C) |
| Nashville | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Aug (32°C) |
| Austin | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (36°C) |
| Miami Beach | Nov–Apr | Aug (30°C) |
| Key West | Dec–Apr | Aug (30°C) |
| Denver | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Philadelphia | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Portland | Jun–Sep | Aug (29°C) |
| Atlanta | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (32°C) |
| San Antonio | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (36°C) |
| Charleston | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (32°C) |
| Savannah | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (33°C) |
| Fort Lauderdale | Dec–Apr | Aug (30°C) |
| Kauai | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Sep (27°C) |
| Big Island | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (26°C) |
| Sedona | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | Jul (35°C) |
| Tampa | Feb–Apr, Nov | Jun (30°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Tampa?
Feb–Apr, Nov. Feb–Apr is warm, dry and busiest. Nov is pleasant. Jun–Sep is hot, humid and stormy; hurricane season runs Jun–Nov, peaking Aug–Oct.
When is the rainy season in Tampa?
Rain peaks in August with about 252 mm. Months with 150 mm or more: Jun–Sep.
What is the hottest month in Tampa?
June, with average highs of 30°C (87°F).
How cold does Tampa get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging 10°C (51°F).
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Sources
- NASA POWER climatology (2001–2020)
- HART (Hillsborough Area Regional Transit)
- Tampa International Airport
- Visit Tampa Bay
- Tampa General Hospital
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.