Month guide · Tampa · United States
Tampa in July
What July is really like in Tampa: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Pictured: ZooTampa at Lowry Park, Tampa · Photo: TampAGS , for AGS Media, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
July is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 33°C (91°F), lows of 25°C (77°F), about 17 rainy days and roughly 13.7 hours of daylight. Hot and humid with frequent lightning storms; plan beaches and theme parks for the morning.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 33°C (91°F) / 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days
- About 17
- Daylight
- About 13.7 hours
- Sea temperature
- 30°C (86°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
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Weather in July
July is the 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 June (32°C (90°F)), July is about as warm; by August highs stay near 33°C (91°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 06:43
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 20:28
- Daylight
- About 13.7 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, July rates 3 for crowds (the peak is March at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in March). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in July
- Independence Day fireworks over the river and bay (4 July)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Historic site · Ybor City
Columbia Restaurant
Book the flamenco dinner show ahead; at lunch, the café side serves a classic Cuban sandwich without a reservation.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Food
- History
- Couples
- After dark
Market · Tampa Heights
Armature Works and Heights Public Market
A brick depot built to maintain Tampa's electric streetcars now holds a food hall of local vendors, restaurants and bars, with a riverfront lawn where families spread out on weekend evenings.
- 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
A county park on the Hillsborough River with a boardwalk through cypress swamp and an observation tower over the water, where alligators, turtles, ibis and herons are common.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Kids
- Photo spot
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 July a good time to visit Tampa?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, March–May and November are better overall. Compare every month.
Tampa in other months
Questions travellers ask
+What time does the sun set in Tampa in July?
At about 20:28 local time in mid-July, with sunrise at about 06:43: roughly 13.7 hours of daylight.
+How warm is Tampa in July?
Average highs are around 33°C (91°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Tampa in July?
Expect rain on about 17 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.