When is the best time to go to Tampa

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Tampa, United States. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Tampa weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Tampa are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Tampa January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
19°C 55mm 7hrs 11.4hrs 20°C

Mild and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Tampa during the month of January

It is perhaps a good month to visit Tampa, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in Tampa and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Tampa with around 55mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Tampa February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
20°C 78mm 7.8hrs 12hrs 20°C

February in Tampa is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Tampa, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in Tampa and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Tampa with around 78mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Tampa March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
22°C 81mm 9.2hrs 12.8hrs 20°C

The weather in March in Tampa is characteristically warm and a little damp.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Tampa, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

March is in the spring in Tampa and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Tampa with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Tampa April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
25°C 39mm 10.6hrs 13.6hrs 22°C

Tampa's weather in April is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Tampa, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Tampa and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Tampa with around 39mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Tampa May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 81mm 10.7hrs 14.3hrs 25°C

May is a a little damp, humid month in Tampa and the temperature is generally hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Tampa.

May is in the spring in Tampa and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Tampa with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Tampa June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 138mm 9.7hrs 11.4hrs 28°C

June in Tampa is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Tampa for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the summer in Tampa and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Tampa with around 138mm 5.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Tampa July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 180mm 9.1hrs 12hrs 29°C

July in Tampa is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Tampa for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Tampa and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 24°C (74°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Tampa with around 180mm 7.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Tampa August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 185mm 8.6hrs 12.8hrs 30°C

The weather in August in Tampa is characteristically very hot, humid and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Tampa for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Tampa and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Tampa with around 185mm 7.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Tampa September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 149mm 8hrs 13.6hrs 29°C

Tampa's weather in September is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Tampa for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in Tampa and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Tampa with around 149mm 5.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Tampa October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 61mm 8.1hrs 14.3hrs 27°C

October is a reasonably dry, humid month in Tampa and the temperature is generally hot.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Tampa, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

October is in the fall / autumn in Tampa and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 19°C (65°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Tampa with around 61mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Tampa November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
23°C 46mm 7.3hrs 11.4hrs 25°C

Tampa's weather in November is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Tampa, with some very good weather at this time of year.

November is in the fall / autumn in Tampa and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (78°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Tampa with around 46mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Tampa December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
20°C 55mm 6.8hrs 12hrs 22°C

December in Tampa is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Tampa, with some very good weather at this time of year.

December is in the winter in Tampa and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Tampa with around 55mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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Tampa weather stats

Tampa weather statistics
Hottest month: August 32.2°C 90°F
Driest month: April 39mm 1.5ins
Sunniest month: April 10.6hrs
Coldest month: January 20.8°C 69.4°F
Wettest month: August 185mm 7.3ins
Warmest sea: August 29.8°C 85.6°F
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