Tampa Weather Forecast
Tampa weather: 80°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Tampa is a city in Florida. Tampa is known for Ybor City and Gulf beaches. It has a population of about 400.000.
Right now it is 80°F (27°C) in Tampa with overcast. It feels like 87°F. Today runs from 74°F to 89°F. Chance of precipitation is 69%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.7/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Tampa 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 slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 89°F is 5.2°F above 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. fishing is the strongest bet in Tampa today at 9.1/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Tampa right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 7:59 PM, Oct 2 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Tampa
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 2 | ⛈️ Violent showers | 89° / 74° | 69% · 0,9 in | 15 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 🌧️ Showers | 85° / 76° | 37% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 🌦️ Light showers | 93° / 76° | 64% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 89° / 78° | 74% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 89° / 77° | 87% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 🌦️ Light showers | 86° / 74° | 84% · 0,3 in | 10 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 89° / 73° | 72% · 0,5 in | 10 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 90° / 74° | 70% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 88° / 75° | 66% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 90° / 74° | 54% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | ☁️ Overcast | 91° / 74° | 45% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | ☁️ Overcast | 89° / 76° | 45% | 14 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌦️ Light showers | 80° / 71° | 25% · 0,7 in | 9 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 89° / 71° | 35% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 91° / 76° | 29% · 0,3 in | 8 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 91° / 76° | 16% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 6 |
Climate in Tampa month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68° | 51° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 73° | 55° | 3,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 79° | 61° | 2,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 85° | 65° | 1,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 90° | 73° | 4,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 91° | 76° | 5,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 91° | 78° | 5,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 90° | 78° | 8,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 88° | 75° | 4,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 83° | 68° | 5,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 79° | 61° | 1,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 73° | 57° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Tampa
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Air quality and pollen in Tampa
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Tampa
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.
Explore Tampa
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Tampa?
Tampa is a city in Florida. Its coordinates are 27.9506, -82.4572. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Tampa right now?
It is currently 80°F (27°C) with overcast. Humidity is 83% and wind is 8 mph.
When is the best time to visit Tampa?
April and November offer the most comfortable conditions in Tampa, which has a temperate climate. July, August and October are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Tampa in?
Tampa observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 7:59 PM.
How many people live in Tampa?
Tampa has a population of approximately 400.000.
What is the nearest airport to Tampa?
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 Tampa?
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 (cities-us) - 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 2, 2026 at 7:59 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
