Mid-winter · Weather & things to do
Downtown Tampa & the Riverwalk in January
This is the coldest month in Downtown Tampa & the Riverwalk: highs average 68°F (20°C) and lows 51°F (11°C), with about 2.6 in (65 mm) of rain.
At 89/100 for comfort (4th of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 68°F (20°C)
- Avg low
- 51°F (11°C)
- Rain
- 2.6 in (65 mm)
- Humidity
- 78%
- Cloud cover
- 54%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 25 min
- Comfort score
- 89/100 · Great
What January feels like
Days are mild at around 68°F (20°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
Lows average 51°F (11°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 2.6 in (65 mm).
Plan around January
January is one of Downtown Tampa & the Riverwalk's best months on the climate data.
- Comfort holds steady from December (90 → 89/100).
- Our Tampa New Year's Eve route is planned for Dec 30 – Jan 1, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — January is part of it.
What to pack for January
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 51°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Downtown Tampa & the Riverwalk in January
January is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Tampa Riverwalk
2.6-mile path along the Hillsborough River through downtown, the free viewing area for the midnight fireworks over the water.
Why now January scores 89/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Jackson's Bistro
Waterfront restaurant on Harbour Island with a big deck facing downtown, host of a ticketed New Year's Eve party.
Why now Highs near 68°F and 2.6 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Bern's Steak House
South Tampa steakhouse since 1956 with one of the world's largest wine lists and an upstairs dessert room.
Ulele
Restaurant and brewery in the 1903 water works building by Ulele Spring, cooking Florida seafood and native ingredients.
Nearby in January
- Downtown St. Petersburg in January~16 mi · highs 68°F, 2.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Walt Disney World in January~63 mi · highs 69°F, 2.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Winter Park in January~81 mi · highs 70°F, 2.4 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- St. Augustine in January~151 mi · highs 64°F, 3.1 in rain · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Downtown Tampa & the Riverwalk in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Downtown Tampa & the Riverwalk?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 89/100. Expect highs of 68°F (20°C) and 2.6 in (65 mm) of rain.
How hot is Downtown Tampa & the Riverwalk in January?
Average highs are 68°F (20°C) and average lows 51°F (11°C), making it the coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Downtown Tampa & the Riverwalk in January?
Some: about 2.6 in (65 mm) of rain falls across January on average, the 5th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 56.7 in (1441 mm).
What should I pack for Downtown Tampa & the Riverwalk in January?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 51°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Downtown Tampa & the Riverwalk
Routes in season in January
- Tampa New Year's Eve Dec 30 – Jan 1
Planning Downtown Tampa & the Riverwalk in January?
Share this January plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.