Tampa's coldest month is January when the average temperature overnight is 52.4°F. In August, the warmest month, the average day time temperature rises to 90.0°F.

The best time to visit Tampa is from September to December, after school is back in session and before the winter crowds arrive.

As you can see above, Tampa has a slightly warmer climate compared to Orlando with more sunny days. Both Tampa and Orlando have high levels of humidity throughout the year and you won't feel much of a difference except for the evening in Tampa with an ocean breeze.

Due to the frequent summer thunderstorms, Tampa has a pronounced wet season, receiving a yearly average of about 30 inches (760 mm) of rain from June to September but only about 19 inches (480 mm) during the remaining eight months of the year combined.