Tampa climate
Tampa (Florida, United States) has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa). The average temperature over the year is 23 °C73 °F, and about 1,440 mm57 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Tampa climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2068 | 1151 | 1560 | 652.6 |
| Feb | 2271 | 1254 | 1763 | 652.5 |
| Mar | 2476 | 1558 | 1967 | 732.9 |
| Apr | 2781 | 1864 | 2373 | 632.5 |
| May | 3087 | 2170 | 2678 | 893.5 |
| Jun | 3187 | 2476 | 2882 | 2268.9 |
| Jul | 3187 | 2577 | 2882 | 2409.5 |
| Aug | 3187 | 2578 | 2882 | 2529.9 |
| Sep | 2985 | 2475 | 2780 | 1847.3 |
| Oct | 2781 | 2068 | 2475 | 692.7 |
| Nov | 2475 | 1560 | 2067 | 491.9 |
| Dec | 2271 | 1355 | 1763 | 652.6 |
| Year | 3187 | 1151 | 2373 | 1,44057 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78% | 54% | 3.6 | 10:33 |
| Feb | 78% | 49% | 4.3 | 11:10 |
| Mar | 74% | 45% | 5.5 | 11:56 |
| Apr | 71% | 43% | 6.4 | 12:48 |
| May | 69% | 44% | 6.8 | 13:31 |
| Jun | 77% | 62% | 6.2 | 13:54 |
| Jul | 79% | 67% | 5.9 | 13:45 |
| Aug | 81% | 64% | 5.6 | 13:08 |
| Sep | 83% | 59% | 5.2 | 12:17 |
| Oct | 81% | 47% | 4.7 | 11:27 |
| Nov | 80% | 46% | 3.9 | 10:43 |
| Dec | 80% | 52% | 3.3 | 10:23 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Tampa is like
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 31 °C87 °F and a low of 25 °C78 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 20 °C68 °F and lows 11 °C51 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 12.6 °C22.7 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
It is wet, with about 1,440 mm57 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is June–August, which brings 50% of the annual total. The wettest month is August (252 mm9.9 in), the driest is November (49 mm1.9 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 69% in May to 83% in September. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 43%) are typical of April. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 7 km/h (4 mph) in July to 11 km/h (7 mph) in January. Daylight lasts from about 10.4 hours in December to 13.9 hours in June.
Best time to visit Tampa
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are October–April: average highs of 20 °C68 °F to 27 °C81 °F with 49 mm1.9 in to 73 mm2.9 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is August, which is hot, with average highs of 31 °C87 °F, very wet (252 mm9.9 in) and humid (81% relative humidity).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Tampa
- Winter (December–February) — highs 2068 to 22 °C71 °F, lows 1151 to 13 °C55 °F, about 65 mm2.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 2476 to 30 °C87 °F, lows 1558 to 21 °C70 °F, about 75 mm2.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses.
- Summer (June–August) — highs around 31 °C87 °F, lows 2476 to 25 °C78 °F, about 239 mm9.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and a good rain jacket or umbrella and quick-drying shoes.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2475 to 29 °C85 °F, lows 1560 to 24 °C75 °F, about 101 mm4.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
How Tampa compares
Compared with Jacksonville, about 276 km to the north, Tampa is on average 2 °C3.7 °F warmer and receives 12% more precipitation (1,440 mm57 in vs 1,285 mm51 in). The difference is largest in January (4 °C7.2 °F warmer).
Of the 222 places in the United States covered by World Climates, Tampa is the 13th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 10th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the United States climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Haimen (China, Cfa), Huicheng (China, Cfa) and Shantou (China, Cfa).
The same NASA POWER grid cell also contains St. Petersburg (pop. 257,083), Clearwater (pop. 117,292) and Brandon (pop. 103,483). Their long-term averages in this dataset are essentially the same as for Tampa, so they do not have separate pages.
Nearby places
- Lakeland 51 km · 22 °C72 °F · 1,267 mm50 in
- Orlando 124 km · 22 °C72 °F · 1,301 mm51 in
- Cape Coral 162 km · 24 °C74 °F · 1,339 mm53 in
- Palm Bay 184 km · 23 °C74 °F · 1,377 mm54 in
- Gainesville 190 km · 21 °C69 °F · 1,316 mm52 in
- Daytona Beach 198 km · 22 °C72 °F · 1,310 mm52 in
- Port Saint Lucie 220 km · 23 °C74 °F · 1,275 mm50 in
- West Palm Beach 274 km · 25 °C77 °F · 1,342 mm53 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Tampa?
August is the warmest month in Tampa, with an average high of 31 °C (87 °F) and an average low of 25 °C (78 °F).
What is the coldest month in Tampa?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 20 °C (68 °F) and an average low of 11 °C (51 °F).
When does it rain the most in Tampa?
August is the wettest month with about 252 mm (9.9 in) of precipitation; November is the driest with about 49 mm (1.9 in).
What is the best time to visit Tampa?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are October–April.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.