Month guide · Tampa · United States
Tampa in September
What September is really like in Tampa: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Pictured: Bayshore Boulevard, Tampa · Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5
Quick answer
September is a month many travellers avoid. Expect average highs of 32°C (90°F), lows of 24°C (75°F), about 13 rainy days and roughly 12.3 hours of daylight. Still hot and stormy, with the highest hurricane risk of the year; buy flexible bookings.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 32°C (90°F) / 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days
- About 13
- Daylight
- About 12.3 hours
- Sea temperature
- 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
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Weather in September
September is the 4th-warmest month in Tampa: days average 32°C (90°F) against a yearly average high of 28°C (82°F), and nights fall to about 24°C (75°F). Rain falls on roughly 13 of its 30 days. Compared with August (33°C (91°F)), September is about as warm; by October highs drop to around 29°C (84°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 07:15
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 19:35
- Daylight
- About 12.3 hours
- Sea
- 29°C (84°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, September rates 2 for crowds (the peak is March at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in March). That makes September one of the better-value months to book.
Events in September
- NFL season begins for the Buccaneers (September)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in September
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Museum · Downtown
Glazer Children's Museum
Bring a change of clothes for the water-play gallery.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
Museum · Channel District
Tampa Bay History Center
Three floors of exhibits on the region, from the Seminole and earlier Indigenous peoples to cigar factories, Spanish explorers and the pirates of Gulf legend, including a walk-through pirate ship.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Kids
- Rainy day
Waterfront · Downtown
Tampa Riverwalk
Walk it north at sunset for the view of the Plant Museum's minarets across the river, finishing at Armature Works for dinner.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Views
- Couples
- Iconic
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
The sea averages 29°C (84°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Tampa.
What to pack
For highs near 32°C (90°F), lows near 24°C (75°F) and 13 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 September a good time to visit Tampa?
A month many travellers avoid, 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 September?
At about 19:35 local time in mid-September, with sunrise at about 07:15: roughly 12.3 hours of daylight.
+How warm is Tampa in September?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Tampa in September?
Expect rain on about 13 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.