County in Florida

Hillsborough County Weather Forecast

Hillsborough County weather: 76°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☁️ 76°F now🕔 11:10 PM local📅 Best: April and November👥 1.5 million

Weekend outlook

Sunday, Aug 23

⛈️ 87° / 74°

Violent showers · 62% rain · wind 9 mph

Saturday, Aug 29

⛈️ 92° / 76°

Thunderstorm · 62% rain · wind 8 mph

Best time to go outside today

7 AM - 10 AM · comfort score 8.7/10

The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 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.

Sightseeing8.3
Outdoors8.3
Beach day4.9
Swimming4
Hiking7.9
Running7.2
Cycling8.2
Camping7.5
Fishing9.8
Photography5.6
Stargazing4.4
Family time8.3
Driving7.8
Flying out7.7

Active alerts for Hillsborough County

⚠️Sun, Aug 23: heavy rain, 3,0 in. Flooding and delays possible.
⚠️Wed, Aug 26: extreme heat, 96°F (35°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Fri, Aug 28: extreme heat, 96°F (35°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sat, Aug 29: heavy rain, 2,1 in. Flooding and delays possible.
⚠️Tue, Sep 1: extreme heat, 95°F (35°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

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 - 5 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.

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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 76°F (24°C) with overcast. Humidity is 95% and wind is 2 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 11:10 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.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Weather Service.
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 August 23, 2026 at 11:10 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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