Hillsborough County Weather Forecast
Hillsborough County weather: 68°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Weekend outlook
🌦️ 85° / 73°
Light drizzle · 34% rain · wind 17 mph
⛈️ 85° / 73°
Thunderstorm · 65% rain · wind 13 mph
Best time to go outside today
8 AM - 11 AM · comfort score 9/10
The best window to be outside is roughly 8 AM to 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best.
Is today a good day to visit?
Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 34 mph.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid July, August and October - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 68°F (20°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 81% and wind is 10 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 8:15 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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-counties) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, 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 28, 2026 at 8:15 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
