Special Marine Warning
SMWTBW
The National Weather Service in Ruskin has issued a
* Special Marine Warning for...
Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM...
Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20
NM...
Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 6…
Flood Advisory
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northwestern Manatee County in west central Florida...
* WHEN...Until 515 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 40…
Tomorrow in Tampa looks
sunny, with a high of 92°
and an overnight low of 72°.
There is a 65% chance of rain - plan accordingly.
Winds top out near 12 mph,
and the UV index reaches 10 (very high).
Tampa has a humid subtropical climate, marked by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. Average daytime highs range from about 69°F (21°C) in January to around 88°F (31°C) in July, and the city records roughly 156 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Tampa weather: quick facts
Hottest month: July - highs near 88°F (31°C)
Coldest month: January - highs near 69°F (21°C)
Record high: 100°F (38°C) · Record low: 29°F (-2°C) (2015–2024)
Wettest month: August (26 rainy days) · Sunniest: May (11.8 h sun/day)
Climate type:humid subtropical - hot, humid summers and generally mild winters
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 88°F (31°C) and overnight lows stay near 77°F (25°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 69°F (21°C) and lows around 53°F (12°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 100°F (38°C) and dropped as low as 29°F (-2°C).
Rain, sun and snow
August is usually the wettest month. It brings about 10.0 inches (254 mm) of rain over 26 days, while March is the driest. May brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.8 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Tampa is hot, with daytime highs averaging 83°F (28°C) and nights around 66°F (19°C); expect showers on roughly 26 days across the season. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Tampa is hot, with daytime highs averaging 88°F (31°C) and nights around 76°F (25°C); expect showers on roughly 75 days across the season.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Tampa is hot, with daytime highs averaging 82°F (28°C) and nights around 69°F (20°C); expect showers on roughly 35 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Tampa is pleasantly warm, with daytime highs averaging 72°F (22°C) and nights around 56°F (13°C); expect showers on roughly 20 days across the season.
Average temperatures in Tampa by month
Monthly averages for Tampa based on 2015–2024 weather data.
July is the hottest month in Tampa, with average highs of 88°F (31°C) and overnight lows near 77°F (25°C). In the past decade the temperature has peaked at 100°F (38°C).
What is the coldest month in Tampa?
January is the coldest month, with highs averaging 69°F (21°C) and lows around 53°F (12°C). The lowest reading in recent years was 29°F (-2°C).
What is the rainiest month in Tampa?
August is typically the wettest month, averaging 10.0 inches (254 mm) of precipitation across about 26 days. March is usually the driest.
Does it snow in Tampa?
Snow is essentially absent in Tampa - the 2015–2024 record shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the best time to visit Tampa?
The best time to visit Tampa is generally November to March, when warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up. Daytime temperatures in that window typically sit near 75°F (24°C).
How sunny is Tampa?
Tampa averages 10.0 hours of sunshine per day across the year. May is the sunniest month at about 11.8 hours of sun a day.
Is Tampa humid?
Relative humidity in Tampa averages about 77% over the year, which feels fairly humid. Combined with July heat, muggy conditions are common in summer - the dew point is the number to watch.