Temperature
Warm by day, mild at night.
83°Ftypical October high
Typical range
October climate
October in Tampa
United States · North America
Warm days and plenty of sun. Hurricane risk near peak is the main drawback.
Some tradeoffs
Some afternoons can feel hot; warm nights can feel muggy.
Daytime high
83°F
Lows around 68°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
9.5 h/day
Air feel
Humid
Sea temp
82°F
Great for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days, mostly brief and on-and-off. About 8 wet days this month.
26%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
9.6 hOctober sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days, with humid periods.
61%October Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In October, afternoons feel about 84° and nights feel near 72°.
ColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
56%October Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in October.
7 mphOctober Light breeze
Sea temperature
82°FOctober sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical October day
October late afternoons are around 83°F, easing to about 77°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning73°F
Rain6%
Cloud42%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityLow
Best windowMidday82°F
Rain12%
Cloud45%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon83°F
Rain19%
Cloud50%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening77°F
Feels 79°F
Rain10%
Cloud47%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70 | 52 | 2.0 | 6 | 8.6 | 75 | 70 |
| Feb | 73 | 56 | 2.2 | 6 | 9.2 | 75 | 69 |
| Mar | 77 | 59 | 2.2 | 7 | 9.9 | 72 | 71 |
| Apr | 81 | 64 | 2.0 | 6 | 11.4 | 70 | 74 |
| May | 86 | 70 | 2.6 | 9 | 11.9 | 71 | 79 |
| Jun | 88 | 76 | 6.3 | 20 | 11.1 | 77 | 83 |
| Jul | 88 | 77 | 7.2 | 24 | 11.0 | 79 | 85 |
| Aug | 89 | 77 | 7.1 | 25 | 10.8 | 80 | 86 |
| Sep | 88 | 75 | 6.0 | 18 | 9.8 | 79 | 85 |
| Oct | 83 | 68 | 2.2 | 8 | 9.6 | 75 | 82 |
| Nov | 77 | 60 | 1.5 | 4 | 9.1 | 75 | 77 |
| Dec | 73 | 56 | 1.9 | 5 | 8.4 | 77 | 73 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
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