Tampa Climate and Weather
Tampa Bay experiences a subtropical to tropical climate with hot, wet weather during the summer months and cooler, dry conditions during winter. In summer, between May and September, temperatures average between 69ºF (21ºC) and 90ºF (32ºC), although it can get substantially hotter. Temperatures remain pleasant during the winter months, between November and February, with average temperatures between 51ºF (11ºC) and 76ºF (25ºC). The shoulder seasons are short and mild. In summer, frequent afternoon thunderstorms and cool evening breezes interrupt the heat. Spring and winter are the most popular times to visit Tampa, when it's pleasantly warm, dry and sunny.