Month guide · Tampa · United States
Tampa in November
What November is really like in Tampa: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Pictured: Ybor City Museum State Park, Tampa · Photo: Peter K Burian, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
November is one of the best months to visit Tampa. Expect average highs of 26°C (79°F), lows of 15°C (59°F), about 4 rainy days and roughly 10.7 hours of daylight. Dry, warm and comfortable; hurricane season ends and the winter visitors start to arrive.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 26°C (79°F) / 15°C (59°F)
- Rainy days
- About 4
- Daylight
- About 10.7 hours
- Sea temperature
- 23°C (73°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
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Weather in November
November is the 9th-warmest month in Tampa: days average 26°C (79°F) against a yearly average high of 28°C (82°F), and nights fall to about 15°C (59°F). Rain falls on roughly 4 of its 30 days. Compared with October (29°C (84°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 23°C (73°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 06:52
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 17:38
- Daylight
- About 10.7 hours
- Sea
- 23°C (73°F)
Autumn (September–November). September is stormy and the peak of hurricane risk; by November it is dry and comfortable with stone crab season under way.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November 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 November
- Cross-Bay Ferry to St. Petersburg usually resumes for the season (autumn)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time 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
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
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
The sea averages 23°C (73°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Tampa.
What to pack
For highs near 26°C (79°F), lows near 15°C (59°F) and 4 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Tampa?
One of the best months to visit Tampa, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are March–May. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+What time does the sun set in Tampa in November?
At about 17:38 local time in mid-November, with sunrise at about 06:52: roughly 10.7 hours of daylight.
+How warm is Tampa in November?
Average highs are around 26°C (79°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Tampa in November?
Expect rain on about 4 days of the month, so it is usually dry.