Typical August weather
Tampa
Florida · August
91° days
77° nights
about 11 rainy days · 13 hours of daylight · gulf 89°
What to pack
- Umbrella
- Swimsuit
- Sunscreen
What August feels like
August is the wettest month of the Tampa year and the start of the serious stretch of storm season. Schools go back mid-month, so the beaches quiet down noticeably even while the water stays at its warmest.
Rain arrives about 11 days of the month, so keep one flexible day in your plans. Full tropical humidity: mornings are your friend, and shade is currency. Most afternoons push past 90°.
Can you swim?
The Gulf runs about 89° — bath-warm.
The numbers
| Typical high | 91° |
|---|---|
| Typical low | 77° |
| Days with real rain | 11 |
| Total rain | 9.0 in |
| Humidity | tropical |
| Water temperature | 89° |
| Sunrise / sunset (mid-month) | 7:00 am / 8:08 pm |