Month guide · Tampa · United States
Tampa in February
What February is really like in Tampa: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
February is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 23°C (73°F), lows of 12°C (54°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 11.2 hours of daylight. Dry and pleasant, with baseball spring training starting and the state fair in town.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 23°C (73°F) / 12°C (54°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 11.2 hours
- Sea temperature
- 19°C (66°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
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Weather in February
February is the 10th-warmest month in Tampa: days average 23°C (73°F) against a yearly average high of 28°C (82°F), and nights fall to about 12°C (54°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 28 days. Compared with January (22°C (72°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs climb to around 26°C (79°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:07
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 18:21
- Daylight
- About 11.2 hours
- Sea
- 19°C (66°F)
Winter (December–February). Mild, dry and sunny, with Gasparilla, the state fair and manatees in warm-water refuges; too cool for most people to swim.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 4 for crowds (the peak is March at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in March). Book accommodation early: February is one of the pricier months.
Events in February
- Florida State Fair (usually February)
- MLB spring training — the Yankees play at Steinbrenner Field (late February to March)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Neighbourhood · Ybor City
Ybor City Historic District
Tampa's cigar district grew from 1886 into the city's immigrant centre, and 7th Avenue still has the brick factories, social clubs and balconied storefronts of that era.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- History
- Free
- Food
- After dark
Theme park · North Tampa
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Ride the big coasters in the first hour, before queues build and summer thunderstorms close them in the afternoon.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- Iconic
- Active
- Nature
Aquarium · Channel District
The Florida Aquarium
The aquarium follows a drop of water from Florida's springs and wetlands to its coral reefs, with a mangrove gallery under a glass dome, a large coral reef tank and a penguin habitat.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Nature
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
What to pack
For highs near 23°C (73°F), lows near 12°C (54°F) and 6 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Tampa?
A shoulder-season month, with 2 notable events on the calendar. 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 February?
At about 18:21 local time in mid-February, with sunrise at about 07:07: roughly 11.2 hours of daylight.
+How warm is Tampa in February?
Average highs are around 23°C (73°F) and lows around 12°C (54°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Tampa in February?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.