Month guide · Tampa · United States
Tampa in April
What April is really like in Tampa: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Pictured: Tampa Riverwalk, Tampa · Photo: Barbthebuilder, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
April is one of the best months to visit Tampa. Expect average highs of 28°C (82°F), lows of 17°C (63°F), about 4 rainy days and roughly 12.8 hours of daylight. One of the driest months, with warm days and the Gulf turning comfortable for swimming.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 28°C (82°F) / 17°C (63°F)
- Rainy days
- About 4
- Daylight
- About 12.8 hours
- Sea temperature
- 24°C (75°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
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Weather in April
April is the 7th-warmest month in Tampa: days average 28°C (82°F) against a yearly average high of 28°C (82°F), and nights fall to about 17°C (63°F). Rain falls on roughly 4 of its 30 days. Compared with March (26°C (79°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 07:05
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 19:55
- Daylight
- About 12.8 hours
- Sea
- 24°C (75°F)
Spring (March–May). The best beach weather — warm, sunny and dry — with spring training and spring break making March the busiest and most expensive month.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 4 for crowds (the peak is March at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in March). Book accommodation early: April is one of the pricier months.
Events in April
April has no major recurring festival in Tampa, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in April
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Museum · Channel District
Tampa Bay History Center
Three floors of exhibits on the region, from the Seminole and earlier Indigenous peoples to cigar factories, Spanish explorers and the pirates of Gulf legend, including a walk-through pirate ship.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Kids
- Rainy day
Nature · Apollo Beach
Manatee Viewing Center
On cold winter days hundreds of manatees gather in the warm discharge canal of a power station on Tampa Bay, about 30 km south of downtown.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Kids
- Off the beaten path
Waterfront · Downtown
Tampa Riverwalk
A continuous waterfront path of about 4 km runs from the Channel District along the Garrison Channel and the Hillsborough River to Tampa Heights.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Views
- Couples
- Iconic
Zoo · Lowry Park
ZooTampa at Lowry Park
Head to the manatee area first; it is one of the few places to see manatees up close outside the winter season.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Nature
- Outdoors
The sea averages 24°C (75°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Tampa.
What to pack
For highs near 28°C (82°F), lows near 17°C (63°F) and 4 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Tampa?
One of the best months to visit Tampa. The other best months are March, May and November. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+What time does the sun set in Tampa in April?
At about 19:55 local time in mid-April, with sunrise at about 07:05: roughly 12.8 hours of daylight.
+How warm is Tampa in April?
Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Tampa in April?
Expect rain on about 4 days of the month, so it is usually dry.