The best times to visit Downtown Tampa for ideal weather are

October 22nd to April 15th

based on average temperature and humidity from NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). Read below for more weather and travel details.

 

 


Other Downtown Tampa Travel Info

Weather in Downtown Tampa

Temperature

Average temperatures in Downtown Tampa vary somewhat. Considering humidity, temperatures feel hot for about half of the year and otherwise nice with a fair chance of precipitation about half of the year. The area is somewhat temperate — in the 48th percentile for pleasant weather — compared to tourist destinations worldwide. Weeks with ideal weather are listed above. If you’re looking for the very warmest time to visit Downtown Tampa, the hottest months are August, July, and then June. See average monthly temperatures below. The warmest time of year is generally early to mid August where highs are regularly around 92°F (33.3°C) with temperatures rarely dropping below 76.9°F (24.9°C) at night.

Downtown Tampa Temperatures (Fahrenheit)

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Downtown Tampa Temperatures (Celsius)

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“Feels-Like” Temperatures

The way we experience weather isn’t all about temperature. Higher temperatures affect us much more at higher humidity, and colder temperatures feel piercing with high winds. Our perceived temperatures factor in humidity and wind chill to better represent how hot or cold the day feels to a person.

Downtown Tampa Perceived Temperature (F)

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Downtown Tampa Perceived Temperature (C)

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Average Downtown Tampa Temperatures by Month

Daily highs (averaged for the month) usually give the best indication of the weather. A significantly lower mean and low generally just means it gets colder at night.

Show Fahrenheit

Month Avg. High (°F) Avg. Mean (°F) Avg. Low (°F)
Jan 72.8 60.8 50.4
Feb 74 62.4 52.3
Mar 78.6 67.3 57.3
Apr 83.9 73.4 64.1
May 88.8 78.4 69.7
Jun 90.9 81.9 74.4
Jul 90.6 82.4 75.9
Aug 91.4 82.9 76.4
Sep 90.4 81.1 74.5
Oct 86 75.9 67.6
Nov 79.5 68 58.3
Dec 76 65.1 55.6

Show Celsius

Month Avg. High (°C) Avg. Mean (°C) Avg. Low (°C)
Jan 22.7 16 10.2
Feb 23.3 16.9 11.3
Mar 25.9 19.6 14.1
Apr 28.8 23 17.8
May 31.6 25.8 20.9
Jun 32.7 27.7 23.6
Jul 32.6 28 24.4
Aug 33 28.3 24.7
Sep 32.4 27.3 23.6
Oct 30 24.4 19.8
Nov 26.4 20 14.6
Dec 24.4 18.4 13.1

 


 

Precipitation (Rain or Snow)

If dry weather is what you’re after, the months with the lowest chance of significant precipitation in Downtown Tampa are November, December, and then April. Note that we define “significant precipitation” as .1 inches or more in this section. The lowest chance of rain or snow occurs around mid February. For example, on the week of February 19th there are no days of precipitation on average. By contrast, it’s most likely to rain or snow in early July with an average of 3 days of significant precipitation the week of July 2nd.

When can you find snow in Downtown Tampa? Weather stations report no annual snow. Please note that a value of 0 for snow in the graph below may either mean there was no snow, or that snow is unreported.

Chance of Precipitation

The graph below shows the % chance of rainy and snowy days in Downtown Tampa.

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Days with precipitation

Snow on the Ground

The graph below shows the average snow on the ground in Downtown Tampa (in).

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Average Rain and Snow by Month

Show Inches

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (in) Total Precipitation (in)
Jan 15% 0 2.7
Feb 13% 0 2.1
Mar 15% 0 3.4
Apr 12% 0 3.3
May 15% 0 3.5
Jun 30% 0 7.6
Jul 38% 0 9.1
Aug 37% 0 10
Sep 28% 0 5.4
Oct 13% 0 2
Nov 9% 0 1.7
Dec 11% 0 1.3

Show Centimeters

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (cm) Total Precipitation (cm)
Jan 15 0 6.9
Feb 13 0 5.3
Mar 15 0 8.6
Apr 12 0 8.4
May 15 0 8.9
Jun 30 0 19.3
Jul 38 0 23.1
Aug 37 0 25.4
Sep 28 0 13.7
Oct 13 0 5.1
Nov 9 0 4.3
Dec 11 0 3.3

 

Humidity and Wind

Downtown Tampa has some high humidity months, with other comfortably humid months. The least humid month is March (56.5% relative humidity), and the most humid month is August (68.3%).

Wind in Downtown Tampa is usually calm. The windiest month is March, followed by April and February. March’s average wind speed of around 6.4 knots (7.4 MPH or 11.9 KPH) is considered “a light breeze.” Maximum sustained winds (the highest speed for the day lasting more than a few moments) are at their highest in late June where average top sustained speeds reach 13.6 knots, which is considered a moderate breeze.

Relative Humidity (%)

The graph below shows the average % humidity by month in Downtown Tampa.

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Wind

The graph below shows wind speed (max and average) in knots.

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Max Sustained Wind
Average Daily Wind

Average Wind Speeds

Show Wind Speeds

All wind speeds are in knots. 1 knot = 1.15 MPH or 1.85 KPH.

Month Avg. Wind Avg. Wind Feel Sustained High Wind High Wind Feel
Jan 5.7 Light breeze 11.1 Significant breeze
Feb 5.8 Light breeze 11.5 Significant breeze
Mar 6.4 Light breeze 12.3 Significant breeze
Apr 6.3 Light breeze 12 Significant breeze
May 5.8 Light breeze 12 Significant breeze
Jun 5.4 Light breeze 12.2 Significant breeze
Jul 4.7 Light breeze 11.7 Significant breeze
Aug 4.8 Light breeze 11.9 Significant breeze
Sep 4.7 Light breeze 10.7 Significant breeze
Oct 5.4 Light breeze 10.5 Gentle breeze
Nov 5.7 Light breeze 10.5 Significant breeze
Dec 5.5 Light breeze 10.2 Gentle breeze

Show Relative Humidity by Month

Month Avg. Relative Humidity
Jan 61.1%
Feb 60.2%
Mar 56.5%
Apr 57.3%
May 56.8%
Jun 63.9%
Jul 67.6%
Aug 68.3%
Sep 67%
Oct 60.6%
Nov 60.7%
Dec 64.4%

 

Is it Safe to Travel to Downtown Tampa?

Our best data indicates this area is generally safe. As of Dec 04, 2023 there are no travel advisories or warnings for the United States; exercise normal security precautions. Check this page for any recent changes or regions to avoid: Travel Advice and Advisories. This advisory was last updated on Dec 04, 2023.


 

The Busiest and Least Crowded Months

The busiest month for tourism in Downtown Tampa, FL, US is March, followed by February and June. Prices for hotels and flights will be most expensive during these months, though you can save if you purchase well in advance. Tourists are unlikely to visit Downtown Tampa in September. Those willing to visit at these times will likely find it the least expensive month.

Estimated Tourism by Month

 

Most Popular Months to Visit

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Tourists Seeking Accommodations

Tourism graph is based on Google searches for services used by tourists relative to the rest of the year. Tourism data for this area is very reliable. Displayed data is calculated relative to the peak, so a score of 64 in September means 64% of the tourists vs. March.

 

 

Overall Downtown Tampa Travel Experience by Season

Spring (March through May)

Humidity and temperatures combine to make this season feel warm. Highs range from 90.6°F (32.6°C) and 75.5°F (24.2°C) with warmer temperatures in the later months. Rain is somewhat common with 4 to 5 days of significant precipitation per month. Spring is the second busiest for tourism, which makes it a good time for those looking for things to do.

Summer (June through August)

The middle-year months have very comfortable weather with high temperatures that are quite warm. These months see the most precipitation with 9 to 12 days of precipitation per month. June – August is fairly slow season for tourism in Downtown Tampa, so lodging and other accommodations may cost slightly less.

Fall (September through November)

Fall daily highs range from 91.3°F (32.9°C) and 77.6°F (25.3°C), which will feel very nice given the humidity and wind. It rains or snows a significant amount: 3 to 8 days per month. Tourism is the slowest during these months due to the weather, so hotels may be affordably priced.

Winter (December through February)

Weather is somewhat cool this time of year in Downtown Tampa to be enjoyable for warm weather travelers. The average high during this season is between 76.3°F (24.6°C) and 71.1°F (21.7°C). On average, it rains or snows a fair amount: 4 to 5 times per month. These times of year are the busiest with tourists.

 

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