Tampa in December

Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers.

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Tampa weather in December

Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers. Average highs of 23°C and lows of 15°C, with around 6 rainy days expected throughout the month.

✦ This is a recommended month to visit Tampa. The combination of weather, atmosphere and experience is at its best.

Average high
23°C
Average low
15°C
Rainy days
6 days
Best months to visit
February, March, April, October, November, December

What to do in Tampa in December

Whatever the weather, Tampa rewards curious visitors. Here are some of the best ways to spend your time:

Explore Ybor City's historic cigar factories and street murals Visit the Florida Aquarium and observe manatees Catch a show at the Straz Center for Performing Arts Kayak through Hillsborough Bay mangrove channels Tour the Salvador Dalí Museum in nearby St. Petersburg Zip-line through Busch Gardens' African landscape

What to pack for December

Light layers work well — T-shirts and shorts for the day, a light jacket for evenings. Comfortable walking shoes are a must. Bring a compact umbrella just in case.

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January
20C
Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers.
Recommended
February
23C
Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers.
Recommended
March
25C
Warm and pleasant, with occasional showers.
Recommended
April
28C
Warm and pleasant, with occasional showers.
May
30C
Hot and humid, with some rainy days.
June
31C
Hot and humid, with frequent heavy rain.
July
31C
Hot and humid, with frequent heavy rain.
August
31C
Hot and humid, with frequent heavy rain.
September
30C
Hot and humid, with frequent heavy rain.
Recommended
October
28C
Warm and pleasant, with occasional showers.
Recommended
November
25C
Warm and pleasant, with occasional showers.
Recommended
December (you are here)
23C
Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers.

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