The climate in Tampa during October can be summarized as hot, humid and reasonably dry.
October is in the fall / autumn in Tampa and is typically the 6th 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.
Daytime temperature | 29.1°C 84.4°F |
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Nightly temperature | 18.5°C 65.3°F |
Average temperature | 23.8°C 74.8°F |
Daily sunshine | 8.1 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 61 mm 2.4 ins |
Rainy days | 6 days |
Sea temperature | 27.3°C 81.2°F |
Humidity | 74% |
Windspeed | 13.7kph 9 mph |
On average October is the 5th driest 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.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Tampa in October 2025.
Best places to visit in October
Hottest month: | August | 32.2°C 90°F |
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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 |