Average Monthly Sunshine in Tampa (FL)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Tampa receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Tampa. Expect long, bright days with 314 hours in May and darker periods with just 191 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 999 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city 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.

Tampa’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Tampa enjoys an average of 999 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

August, Tampa’s wettest month, receives 249 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 33°C. During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 24°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Tampa Precipitation page.