Tampa (FL) Climate by Month
Tampa experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from very warm days
to pleasant weather.
It also experiences much rainfall throughout the year.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average day and night temperature
The climate in Tampa is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 33°C in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a pleasant 21°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 11°C during this month.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Tampa has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1320 mm of rainfall per year. Tampa can be quite wet during August, receiving approximately 249 mm of precipitation over 24 rainy days. In contrast December, experiences much drier conditions, with 34 mm of rainfall, spread across 5 rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Tampa can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 10.5 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 6.4 hours of sunlight per day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Tampa.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Tampa in the United States of America
During the months of January, February, March, November and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Rainy season in Tampa occurs in the months of June, July, August and September.
August has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 21°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 249 mm of rainfall.
December is the driest month with 34 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 314 hours of sunshine.
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