Season guide · Tampa · United States
Tampa in autumn
September–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Pictured: Ybor City Historic District, Tampa · Photo: Peter K Burian, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
September is stormy and the peak of hurricane risk; by November it is dry and comfortable with stone crab season under way. Expect highs up to 32°C (90°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F), with about 22 rainy days across September–November. November is among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- September–November
- Temperatures
- 15°C (59°F) to 32°C (90°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 22
- Sea
- 23°C (73°F) to 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
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Weather in autumn
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 32°C (90°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 13 | 12.3 h | 2/5 |
| October | 29°C (84°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 | 11.4 h | 3/5 |
| November | 26°C (79°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 4 | 10.7 h | 3/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 29°C (84°F) against a yearly 28°C (82°F), and 22 of the year's roughly 100 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in autumn
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- September: NFL season begins for the Buccaneers (September)
- October: Guavaween — Ybor City Halloween street party (usually late October)
- October: Stone crab season opens (mid-October)
- November: Cross-Bay Ferry to St. Petersburg usually resumes for the season (autumn)
Make the most of the weather
Waterfront · Hyde Park
Bayshore Boulevard
About 7 km of uninterrupted waterfront pavement with a white balustrade runs along Hillsborough Bay from downtown towards South Tampa, lined with historic mansions on the landward side.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Views
- Active
Market · Tampa Heights
Armature Works and Heights Public Market
Take the Pirate Water Taxi from downtown and arrive by river.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- After dark
- Outdoors
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
Park · North Tampa
Lettuce Lake Park
Visit in the cooler morning hours; wildlife is most active and the boardwalk is shaded.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Kids
- Photo spot
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
Day trips in autumn
- Tarpon Springs (About 45 minutes by car) — Greek sponge divers from the Dodecanese settled here in the early 1900s, and the sponge docks on Dodecanese Boulevard still have sponge boats, shops and Greek bakeries and tavernas.
- Weeki Wachee Springs (About 1 hour by car) — A state park built around a deep, clear spring where 'mermaids' have performed underwater shows in a submerged theatre since 1947.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is autumn a good time to visit Tampa?
Yes: November is among the best months. September is stormy and the peak of hurricane risk; by November it is dry and comfortable with stone crab season under way.
+What is the weather like in Tampa in autumn?
Highs of up to 32°C (90°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F), with about 22 rainy days over the season.