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The weather in August in Tampa

It's hot in August in Tampa with an average temperature of 33°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 32°C to a high of 34°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 25°C and 26°C.

Looking for sun? August isn’t a good month to be in Tampa. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for Tampa, Florida. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 36°C in 2023, Tampa reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 25°C in 2016. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 22°C to a highest value of 28°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Tampa is 32°C this month. It’s really warm, perfect for a swim.

Rainfall amount

In August, there is an average of 224 mm of precipitation, spread over 23 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in August for Tampa

Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Tampa. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

August weather comparison

  Tampa New York
Average temperature 33°C 30°C
Max. temperature 34°C 31°C
Min. temperature 25°C -5°C
Total precipitation 224 mm 79 mm
Rainy days 23 days 13 days

Start of August

The month of August starts in Tampa with hot temps, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights around 26°C.

Mid August

By mid-August, daytime temps rise to around 34°C, with nights around 26°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.

End of August

By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Tampa is around 34°C, while nighttime temps are about 26°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in August in Tampa, Florida. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in August in Tampa

Temperature in August in Tampa over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in Tampa, Florida. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in August in Tampa

Total precipitation in August in Tampa over the years

Daily UV index in August in Tampa

This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Tampa, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

Weather experiences in August in Tampa

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Beautiful warm weather in Tampa, perfect for a beach vacation. However, it often rains heavily in the late afternoon. Either way, it's a great place!— This text is automatically translated to English

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Average weather in Tampa by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Tampa. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.