Tampa, FL weather in July
Expect hot, oppressively humid weather with rain on most days in Tampa in July, with highs near 91°F and lows near 77°F. Rain falls on about 17 days. It is one of the warmest months in Tampa. Plan outdoor time for mornings and evenings.
- Normal high
- 91°F
- Normal low
- 77°F
- Wet days
- 17
- 7.8 in total
- Muggy days
- 31
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 91°F | 91°F |
| Normal low | 76°F | 77°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 51% | 54% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:37 am / 8:30 pm | 6:52 am / 8:20 pm |
| Daylight | 13.9 h | 13.5 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical July day
- 6 am78°Fdew point 73°F
- 9 am84°Fdew point 75°F
- Noon87°Fdew point 74°F
- 3 pm87°Fdew point 73°F
- 6 pm84°Fdew point 73°F
- 9 pm81°Fdew point 73°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Tampa Intl Airport (5 mi away); average wind 6 mph; clear or few clouds in 11% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 58%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 31
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph17 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more21 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more31 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow17 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in11 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
Average days per July, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in July
Normal precipitation is 7.8 in; a dry July brings about 6.0 in and a wet one about 10.2 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 5 days bring half an inch or more, and about 2 an inch or more.
How July varies from year to year
- Warmest July, 1991-20201992: average high 93°F
- Coolest July2008: average high 89°F
- Wettest July1998: 12.9 in
- Driest July1996: 2.7 in
- Highest reading97°F (July 11, 2015)
- Lowest reading70°F (July 29, 2006)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
July compared with June and August
| June | July | August | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 91°F | 91°F | 91°F |
| Normal low | 75°F | 77°F | 77°F |
| Wet days | 13 | 17 | 16 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 13.9 h | 13.7 h | 13.1 h |
Highs change by 0°F from June and 0°F into August.
Nearby alternatives in July
- Drier: Palm Coast, FL136 mi · high 88°F · 13 wet days
How Tampa ranks in July
- Normal high124th warmest of 378 cities; 11th of 23 in Florida
- Wet days365th driest of 378
- Comfortable days279th most of 340
What to pack for Tampa in July
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 91°F and about 31 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 17 days
- A swimsuit – about 17 beach days
Heating and cooling
July has 0 heating degree days and 583 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 13% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Tampa in July?
The normal high is 91°F and the normal low is 77°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 97°F (most recently on July 11, 2015).
Does it rain a lot in Tampa in July?
About 17 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 7.8 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 1998 (13.0 in); the driest was in 1996 (2.7 in).
Is July a good time to visit Tampa?
July ranks 11th of 12 months on our comfort score for Tampa (34 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days and about 21 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are January, February and March.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Tampa Intl Airport (USW00012842), 5.1 mi WNW of the city center, 19 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Tampa International Airport (722110-12842), 5.1 mi WNW of the city center, 6 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.