AI-generatedTampa at a glance
- Best time
- Oct – Apr
- Warmest month
- Aug · 31°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 30.3°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,440 h
- Rain a year
- 1,096 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC−5 / UTC−4
- Elevation
- 1 m
Climate in Tampa
Tampa has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 21 °C. With around 2,440 hours of sunshine a year, Tampa is sunny; April is the sunniest month with 8.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: October – April
October is the peak of the hurricane season
Good forBeach & swimming
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 21°
- Midday, 13:00: about 27°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
- Evening, 20:00: about 25°
- Night, 23:00: about 23°
07:2919:02
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:15–08:01 · evening 18:30–19:16
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:06–07:15 · evening 19:16–19:25
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Tampa in October?
In October, Tampa is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 26.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 55 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Tampa.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 32 min07:29 – 19:02
- UV index
- 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 20 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 44 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 6 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−4America/New_York
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %86 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %55 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %74 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
Sea temperature in Tampa
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 25.9 – 27.9 °C
Swimming season: Mar – Dec
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Tampa ranges from 17.9 °C in January to 30.3 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from March to December.
The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 29.6 and 30.9 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 17.9° | 15.1° | 19.5° | fresh |
| FebruaryFeb | 18.1° | 16.5° | 19.7° | fresh |
| MarchMar | 20.4° | 18.9° | 22.0° | refreshing |
| AprilApr | 23.2° | 21.8° | 24.8° | pleasant |
| MayMay | 26.2° | 25.2° | 27.2° | warm |
| JuneJun | 28.7° | 27.6° | 29.8° | warm |
| JulyJul | 30.0° | 29.1° | 31.2° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 30.3° | 29.6° | 30.9° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.4° | 28.7° | 29.9° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 26.8° | 25.9° | 27.9° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 22.9° | 21.4° | 24.1° | refreshing |
| DecemberDec | 20.2° | 18.9° | 21.7° | refreshing |
Sunshine hours in Tampa
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.3 of 11.5 hours of daylight in Tampa, 55 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Tampa
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 7 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 20 min
- Fair skin
- about 25 min
- Light brown skin
- about 35 min
- Olive skin
- about 45 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Tampa: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Tampa has about 8 rainy days with 55 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Tampa
How breezy and how cloudy Tampa is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Tampa typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Mar – Apr.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 44 % of the sky over Tampa: mostly sunny, with about 6.3 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Tampa
How often the day gets hot in Tampa (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Tampa has about 6 hot days, with an average daytime high of 28 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Tampa
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 20°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 20 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (12°), the warmest in August (25°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from May to October; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from March to April and in November. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 202 days a year, mostly from April to October.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 86 | 21° | 12° | 17.9° | 6.1 h | 6 | 50 |
| FebruaryFeb | 87 | 23° | 13° | 18.1° | 6.3 h | 6 | 55 |
| MarchMar | 89 | 25° | 15° | 20.4° | 7.1 h | 6 | 56 |
| AprilApr | 90 | 28° | 18° | 23.2° | 8.1 h | 6 | 50 |
| MayMay | 66 | 30° | 21° | 26.2° | 8.0 h | 9 | 65 |
| JuneJun | 39 | 31° | 24° | 28.7° | 7.0 h | 20 | 162 |
| JulyJul | 38 | 31° | 25° | 30.0° | 6.7 h | 24 | 183 |
| AugustAug | 37 | 31° | 25° | 30.3° | 6.7 h | 24 | 180 |
| SeptemberSep | 40 | 30° | 24° | 29.4° | 5.9 h | 18 | 151 |
| OctoberOct | 76 | 28° | 20° | 26.8° | 6.3 h | 8 | 55 |
| NovemberNov | 90 | 25° | 16° | 22.9° | 6.1 h | 4 | 39 |
| DecemberDec | 86 | 22° | 14° | 20.2° | 5.7 h | 5 | 50 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
27.95° N, 82.46° W · 1 m · America/New_York
Best time to visit Tampa
The best time to visit Tampa is from October to April. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from April to May and from October to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to April. Rain is most frequent from June to September; the wettest month is July with 183 mm.
Tampa through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Tampa in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 25–30 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Tampa in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 68 rainy days in all
Tampa in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 25–30 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Tampa in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 21–23 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Tampa for you.
Your best months: February – March, November
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Tampa
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
April has the better holiday weather in Tampa: score 90 against 76. Daytime highs are about the same. The sea is 4 °C cooler in April. April has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 76 | 90better |
| Day high | 28° | 28° |
| Night low | 20° | 18° |
| Sea | 26.8° | 23.2° |
| Sunshine | 6.3 h | 8.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 8 | 6better |
| Rainfall | 55 mm | 50 mm |
| Muggy days | 20 | 11better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Apr – May, Oct – Nov
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Nov – Apr
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jun – Sep
12 or more rainy days
Tampa month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
86January21° · Sea 18° · 6 h
In January, Tampa is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 17.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 50 mm. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Tampa.
Tampa in January87February23° · Sea 18° · 6 h
In February, Tampa is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 18.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 55 mm. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Tampa.
Tampa in February89March25° · Sea 20° · 7 h
In March, Tampa is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 20.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 56 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Tampa.
Tampa in March90April28° · Sea 23° · 8 h
In April, Tampa is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 23.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 50 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Tampa.
Tampa in April66May30° · Sea 26° · 8 h
In May, Tampa is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 26.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 65 mm. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Tampa.
Tampa in May39June31° · Sea 29° · 7 h
In June, Tampa is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 162 mm. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tampa.
Tampa in June38July31° · Sea 30° · 7 h
In July, Tampa is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 30.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 183 mm. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tampa.
Tampa in July37August31° · Sea 30° · 7 h
In August, Tampa is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 30.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 180 mm. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tampa.
Tampa in August40September30° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In September, Tampa is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 151 mm. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Tampa.
Tampa in September76October28° · Sea 27° · 6 h
In October, Tampa is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 26.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 55 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Tampa.
Tampa in October90November25° · Sea 23° · 6 h
In November, Tampa is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 22.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 39 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Tampa.
Tampa in November86December22° · Sea 20° · 6 h
In December, Tampa is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 20.2 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 50 mm. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Tampa.
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Tampa vs. Clearwater Beach
In October Clearwater Beach has the better holiday weather (score 89 vs. 76). During the day Clearwater Beach is 2 °C cooler than Tampa. The sea is about equally warm. Clearwater Beach gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Tampa | Clearwater Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 76 | 89 |
| Daytime high | 28° | 26° |
| Sea | 27° | 27° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 6 |
| Best time | Oct – Apr | Apr – May, Oct |
Through the year
USA in October: the best places
In October, Tampa ranks 25 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Panama City Beach25°26°90
- 2Clearwater Beach26°27°89
- 3Sarasota28°27°89
- 4Destin26°26°89
- 5Mobile26°25°87
- 6St. Pete Beach27°27°86
- 7Fort Myers Beach28°28°86
- 8Naples29°28°86
- 25TampaThis page28°27°76
Planning a trip to Tampa
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Tampa in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Tampa has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 90) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 37).
- 90
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 61
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 37
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 76
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 86
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 9 h
- Distance
- 7,080 km
- Time zone
- UTC−4
- Jet lag
- About 3 days (5 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Tampa lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Season
- December
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about Tampa
When is the best time to visit Tampa?
The best time to visit Tampa is from October to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Tampa?
The sea temperature in Tampa ranges from 17.9 °C in January to 30.3 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from March to December.
Can you swim in Tampa in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 26.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Tampa?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 25 °C. January is the coolest month at 21 °C.
When does it rain most in Tampa?
Rain is most frequent from June to September; the wettest month is July with 183 mm. The driest month is November with 39 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Tampa get?
Tampa gets around 2,440 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 8.1 hours a day; in December there are 5.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Tampa in?
Tampa uses the time zone America/New_York: UTC−5 in January and UTC−4 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Tampa?
A nonstop flight from London to Tampa takes about 9 h, for a straight-line distance of about 7,080 km.
When is hurricane season in Tampa?
Tampa lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Tampa?
Tampa has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 90) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 37). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 90, May half-term 61, Summer holidays 37, October half-term 76, Christmas holidays 86.
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