Season guide · Tampa · United States
Tampa in spring
March–May: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Pictured: Tampa Bay History Center, Tampa · Photo: Christopher Hollis, Public domain
Quick answer
The best beach weather — warm, sunny and dry — with spring training and spring break making March the busiest and most expensive month. Expect highs up to 31°C (88°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F), with about 14 rainy days across March–May. March–May are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- March–May
- Temperatures
- 15°C (59°F) to 31°C (88°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 14
- Sea
- 21°C (70°F) to 27°C (81°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
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Weather in spring
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 26°C (79°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 6 | 11.9 h | 5/5 |
| April | 28°C (82°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 4 | 12.8 h | 4/5 |
| May | 31°C (88°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 4 | 13.5 h | 3/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 28°C (82°F) against a yearly 28°C (82°F), and 14 of the year's roughly 100 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 4/5 and hotel prices 4/5 on average.
What's on in spring
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- March: Gasparilla Festival of the Arts (usually early March)
- March: Spring training games across the Tampa Bay area
Make the most of the weather
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
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
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
Day trips in spring
- St. Petersburg (About 30–40 minutes by car) — Across the bay, St.
- Clearwater Beach (About 45 minutes by car) — A wide white-sand Gulf beach with calm, shallow water and a busy waterfront of hotels and restaurants.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is spring a good time to visit Tampa?
Yes: March–May are among the best months. The best beach weather — warm, sunny and dry — with spring training and spring break making March the busiest and most expensive month.
+What is the weather like in Tampa in spring?
Highs of up to 31°C (88°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F), with about 14 rainy days over the season.