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Downtown Tampa & the Riverwalk in June
Downtown Tampa & the Riverwalk's warmest month brings highs averaging 87°F (31°C), lows of 76°F (24°C) and about 8.9 in (226 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 48/100, 10th of 12.
- Avg high
- 87°F (31°C)
- Avg low
- 76°F (24°C)
- Rain
- 8.9 in (226 mm)
- Humidity
- 77%
- Cloud cover
- 62%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 46 min
- Comfort score
- 48/100 · Fair
What June feels like
Heat sets the pace, with highs around 87°F (31°C). Get out early and keep the hottest hours for somewhere cool.
Even at night it stays warm, around 76°F (24°C).
With 77% average humidity, it feels muggy.
Rain is a real factor, with about 8.9 in (226 mm) across the month.
Plan around June
June sits mid-table; the best months are November – April.
- Start of the wettest three-month stretch (June – August), which brings about 28.3 in (718 mm) in total.
- Longest days of the year, about 13 h 46 min of daylight.
- Humidity season begins: 77% on average, up from 69% in May.
- Comfort slips from 76/100 in May to 48/100.
- 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 — June falls outside it.
What to pack for June
- Light, breathable clothes87°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Refillable water bottleeasy to dehydrate in the heat
- Quick-dry fabrics77% average humidity
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoes8.9 in of rain on average
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Downtown Tampa & the Riverwalk in June
With 8.9 in of rain, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Columbia Restaurant
Florida's oldest restaurant, opened in Ybor City in 1905, with tiled dining rooms, the 1905 salad and flamenco shows.
Why now A sit-down stop to wait out showers in a month with 8.9 in of rain.
Armature Works
Food hall and event space in a restored 1910 streetcar barn on the river in Tampa Heights.
Why now Easy to slot in when June's rain moves in.
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 Go early — afternoons average 87°F.
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 Best first thing, before the 87°F afternoon heat.
Nearby in June
- Downtown St. Petersburg in June~16 mi · highs 87°F, 8.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Walt Disney World in June~63 mi · highs 89°F, 8.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Winter Park in June~81 mi · highs 88°F, 8.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- St. Augustine in June~151 mi · highs 85°F, 7.4 in rain · 1°C (3°F) cooler by day, drier
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 June: quick answers
Is June a good time to visit Downtown Tampa & the Riverwalk?
It's middling, scoring 48/100. The best months are November – April, at up to 91. Expect highs of 87°F (31°C) and 8.9 in (226 mm) of rain.
How hot is Downtown Tampa & the Riverwalk in June?
Average highs are 87°F (31°C) and average lows 76°F (24°C), making it the warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Downtown Tampa & the Riverwalk in June?
Yes: about 8.9 in (226 mm) of rain falls across June on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 56.7 in (1441 mm).
What should I pack for Downtown Tampa & the Riverwalk in June?
Bring light, breathable clothes (87°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), refillable water bottle (easy to dehydrate in the heat), quick-dry fabrics (77% average humidity) and rain jacket and waterproof shoes (8.9 in of rain on average).
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Planning Downtown Tampa & the Riverwalk in June?
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