Typical October weather
Tampa
Florida · October
86° days
69° nights
about 4 rainy days · 11½ hours of daylight · gulf 80°
What to pack
- Swimsuit
- Sunscreen
What October feels like
October is when the dry season usually asserts itself and the calendar fills up: Guavaween in Ybor City, boat parades, and whichever team is having a season. The Gulf holds its summer warmth well past the point the air lets go of it.
Expect about 4 days with real rain — enough to notice, not enough to plan around. It’s sticky — light fabrics and an afternoon break earn their keep.
Can you swim?
The Gulf runs about 80° — bath-warm.
The numbers
| Typical high | 86° |
|---|---|
| Typical low | 69° |
| Days with real rain | 4 |
| Total rain | 2.3 in |
| Humidity | sticky |
| Water temperature | 80° |
| Sunrise / sunset (mid-month) | 7:30 am / 7:00 pm |