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For the most comfortable weather in Downtown Tampa & the Riverwalk, aim for November – April. February tops our comfort score at 91/100, with highs around 71°F (22°C) and 2.6 in (65 mm) of rain. May and October are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are July & August, mainly because of rain.
Highs run from 68°F to 87°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 56.7 in (1441 mm) of rain.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 68°F20°C | 71°F22°C | 76°F24°C | 81°F27°C | 87°F30°C | 87°F31°C | 87°F31°C | 87°F31°C | 85°F29°C | 81°F27°C | 75°F24°C | 71°F22°C |
| Avg low | 51°F11°C | 54°F12°C | 58°F15°C | 64°F18°C | 70°F21°C | 76°F24°C | 77°F25°C | 78°F25°C | 75°F24°C | 68°F20°C | 60°F15°C | 55°F13°C |
| Rain | 2.6 in65 mm | 2.6 in65 mm | 2.9 in73 mm | 2.5 in63 mm | 3.5 in89 mm | 8.9 in226 mm | 9.4 in240 mm | 9.9 in252 mm | 7.3 in185 mm | 2.7 in69 mm | 1.9 in49 mm | 2.6 in65 mm |
| Humidity | 78% | 78% | 74% | 71% | 69% | 77% | 79% | 81% | 83% | 81% | 80% | 80% |
| Cloud | 54% | 49% | 45% | 43% | 44% | 62% | 67% | 64% | 59% | 47% | 46% | 52% |
| Comfort | 89 | 91 | 88 | 91 | 76 | 48 | 43 | 41 | 54 | 81 | 86 | 90 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 17 m (56 ft), close to Downtown Tampa & the Riverwalk's own ~3 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
The coldest season, with highs of 68–71°F (20–22°C) and lows down to 51°F (11°C). It's the driest season, with only about 7.7 in (195 mm) of rain, 14% of the year's total. December – February are among the best-scoring months (season average 90/100).
Temperatures climb through the season, from 76°F highs in March to 87°F by May. About 8.9 in (225 mm) of rain falls across these months, 16% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 58°F (15°C). Comfort peaks here: March & April rank with the year's best, and the season averages 85/100.
Peak warmth: highs near 87°F (31°C). It's the wettest season, with about 28.3 in (718 mm) of rain, 50% of the year's total. June – August feel humid, with humidity near 77%. It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (July & August), averaging 44/100.
Temperatures slide from 85°F highs in September to 75°F by November. About 11.9 in (303 mm) of rain falls across these months, 21% of the year's total. September & October feel humid, with humidity near 83%. Comfort peaks here: November ranks with the year's best, and the season averages 74/100.
By comfort score: 8 Great, 2 Fair and 2 Tough. Great months: October – May. Tap a month for its own guide.
For the most comfortable weather in Downtown Tampa & the Riverwalk, aim for November – April. February tops our comfort score at 91/100, with highs around 71°F (22°C) and 2.6 in (65 mm) of rain. May and October are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are July & August, mainly because of rain.
August is the wettest month, averaging about 9.9 in (252 mm) of rain. November is the driest, with about 1.9 in (49 mm). The yearly total is around 56.7 in (1441 mm).
January is the coldest, with average lows of 51°F (11°C) and highs of 68°F (20°C). The warmest is June, with average highs of 87°F (31°C).
Yes: in June – August humidity averages 77% with warm temperatures, so it feels muggy. Summer highs peak around 87°F (31°C).
The wettest three-month stretch is June – August, with about 28.3 in (718 mm) of rain combined. The driest stretch is November – January, with about 7.0 in (179 mm).
Poll the group on November – April dates, then plan the days, packing and costs together.
