Tampa, FL weather by month
South · Station: Tampa International Airport, FL · NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
The best time to visit Tampa, FL is January–March, November–December, when average daytime highs are comfortable and rainfall sits at or below the city's monthly average. Tampa is hottest in June (avg high 91°F) and coolest in January (avg high 71°F). The wettest month is August (9 in) and the driest is November (1.4 in). Overall the annual mean temperature is about 74.6°F with 49.6 in of precipitation a year.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020. Data as of June 2026.
Monthly weather averages for Tampa
| Month | Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | Avg precip (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71 | 53 | 2.7 |
| February | 74 | 56 | 2.6 |
| March | 78 | 59 | 2.5 |
| April | 83 | 65 | 2.6 |
| May | 88 | 71 | 2.6 |
| June | 91 | 75 | 7.4 |
| July | 91 | 77 | 7.8 |
| August | 91 | 77 | 9 |
| September | 90 | 75 | 6.1 |
| October | 86 | 69 | 2.3 |
| November | 79 | 61 | 1.4 |
| December | 74 | 56 | 2.6 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020. Data as of June 2026.
Best time to visit Tampa
Based on the normals above, the most pleasant window is January–March, November–December. In those months daytime highs are in the mild-to-warm range and precipitation is no higher than the city's typical month, so you avoid both the peak hot of June (when highs reach about 91°F — stay hydrated and seek shade midday) and the cool, darker conditions around January (highs near 71°F). Try to avoid August if rain would spoil your plans — it is the wettest month at 9 in. Use the packing & comfort tool to check any specific month.
How Tampa compares
Tampa's 49.6 in of annual precipitation and 74.6°F mean temperature put it in context with other US cities. See where it ranks for warmest in January, rainiest overall and driest overall, or browse the full list of cities.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Tampa?
The most comfortable time to visit Tampa, FL is January–March, November–December, when average daytime highs are mild and rainfall is at or below the city's average. Tampa is hottest in June (avg high 91°F) and coolest in January (avg high 71°F), per NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
What is the average temperature in Tampa?
Tampa's annual mean temperature is about 74.6°F. The warmest month is June (average high 91°F, low 75°F) and the coolest is January (average high 71°F, low 53°F).
How much rain does Tampa get?
Tampa receives about 49.6 inches of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August (9 in) and the driest is November (1.4 in).
Source
Monthly averages from the NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Tampa International Airport, FL (reference values verified against the published normals). Climate normals describe a 30-year average, not a forecast; any individual year can differ. See our methodology for how "best time to visit" is derived.
Last updated: 2026-06-18