Month guide · Tampa · United States
Tampa in August
What August is really like in Tampa: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Pictured: Henry B. Plant Museum, Tampa · Photo: Bbphotos, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
August is a month many travellers avoid. Expect average highs of 33°C (91°F), lows of 25°C (77°F), about 17 rainy days and roughly 13.1 hours of daylight. The wettest, most humid stretch and the start of peak hurricane risk; hotel prices are at their lowest.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 33°C (91°F) / 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days
- About 17
- Daylight
- About 13.1 hours
- Sea temperature
- 30°C (86°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
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Weather in August
August is the 2nd-warmest month in Tampa: days average 33°C (91°F) against a yearly average high of 28°C (82°F), and nights fall to about 25°C (77°F). Rain falls on roughly 17 of its 31 days. Compared with July (33°C (91°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs stay near 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 07:00
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 20:09
- Daylight
- About 13.1 hours
- Sea
- 30°C (86°F)
Summer (June–August). Hot, humid and stormy most afternoons, with the warmest Gulf water and the lowest hotel prices; mornings are best for outdoor plans.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 2 for crowds (the peak is March at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in March). That makes August one of the better-value months to book.
Events in August
August has no major recurring festival in Tampa, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in August
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Museum · University of Tampa
Henry B. Plant Museum
Railroad magnate Henry Plant's Tampa Bay Hotel opened in 1891 as a Moorish Revival fantasy topped by 13 silver minarets; it is now the University of Tampa's main building.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
- Photo spot
Museum · Ybor City
Ybor City Museum State Park
Start your Ybor visit here to make sense of the buildings you will pass on 7th Avenue.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Historic site · Ybor City
J.C. Newman Cigar Company (El Reloj)
The red-brick El Reloj factory, with its clock tower, has been rolling cigars since 1910 and is the last of Tampa's historic cigar factories still in production.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Rainy day
Architecture · Downtown
Tampa Theatre
Seeing a film is the best way in; guided balcony-to-backstage tours run on some days.
- Time needed
- 2 hours with a film
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- History
- After dark
- Rainy day
- Couples
The sea averages 30°C (86°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Tampa.
What to pack
For highs near 33°C (91°F), lows near 25°C (77°F) and 17 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Tampa?
A month many travellers avoid. If your dates are flexible, March–May and November are better overall. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+What time does the sun set in Tampa in August?
At about 20:09 local time in mid-August, with sunrise at about 07:00: roughly 13.1 hours of daylight.
+How warm is Tampa in August?
Average highs are around 33°C (91°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Tampa in August?
Expect rain on about 17 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.