County in Florida

Hillsborough County Travel Guide

Hillsborough County travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

🌙 73°F now🕔 10:17 PM local📅 Best: April and November👥 1.5 million

Summary

Hillsborough County is a county in Florida. Hillsborough County is a county in the United States. It has a population of about 1.5 million.

Right now it is 73°F (23°C) in Hillsborough County with clear. It feels like 80°F. Today runs from 72°F to 86°F. Chance of precipitation is 35%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.9/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Hillsborough County is April and November. The climate is temperate. July, August and October tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 91°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 51°F.

The closest major airport is Orlando International Airport (MCO), about 77 mi away. Nearby highlights include Clearwater Beach, Siesta Key Beach, Myakka River State Park and Walt Disney World Resort.

In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 86°F is in line with the 83°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Hillsborough County today at 8.9/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Hillsborough County

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 27°57′2.2″N 82°27′25.9″W (27.9506, -82.4572)

Weather in Hillsborough County right now

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73°F
Clear · feels like 80°F
Humidity92%
Wind4 mph NE
Gusts13 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover13%
Pressure1015 hPa
VisibilityGood · 9 mi
Air quality27 · Good
Sunrise7:22 AM
Sunset7:15 PM
Moon🌖 Waning gibbous · 77%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 10:17 PM, Oct 1 local time.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Oct 3

⛈️ 85° / 76°

Thunderstorm · 72% rain · wind 10 mph

Sunday, Oct 4

🌦️ 92° / 77°

Drizzle · 64% rain · wind 11 mph

Quick facts about Hillsborough County

TypeCounty
StateFlorida
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates27°57′2.2″N 82°27′25.9″W (27.9506, -82.4572)
Population1.470.000
Local time10:17 PM (UTC-04:00)
Best monthsApril and November
ClimateTemperate

Things to do in Hillsborough County

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Hillsborough County.

Best time to visit Hillsborough County

Go in April and November. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: July, August and October - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★★★☆
February★★★★☆
March★★★★☆
April★★★★☆
May★★★★☆
June★★★★☆
July★★★☆☆
August★★★☆☆
September★★★★☆
October★★★☆☆
November★★★★☆
December★★★★☆

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
  • A packable rain shell - 6 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid July, August and October - historically the least comfortable months here.

Airports near Hillsborough County

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Orlando International AirportMCO77 miOrlando
Miami International AirportMIA200 miMiami

Explore Hillsborough County

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hillsborough County?

Hillsborough County is a county in Florida. Its coordinates are 27.9506, -82.4572. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Hillsborough County right now?

It is currently 73°F (23°C) with clear. Humidity is 92% and wind is 4 mph.

When is the best time to visit Hillsborough County?

April and November offer the most comfortable conditions in Hillsborough County, which has a temperate climate. July, August and October are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Hillsborough County in?

Hillsborough County observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 10:17 PM.

How many people live in Hillsborough County?

Hillsborough County has a population of approximately 1.5 million.

What is the nearest airport to Hillsborough County?

The closest airports are Orlando International Airport (MCO), 77 mi away and Miami International Airport (MIA), 200 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Hillsborough County?

Popular options include Clearwater Beach, Siesta Key Beach, Myakka River State Park, Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort and Blue Spring State Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-counties) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated October 1, 2026 at 10:17 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
Written byWriter at USPOTUS

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