Weather in Tampa in May
In an average May, Tampa sees a daily high around 88°F and a low around 69°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 88°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 83°F to 92°F |
| Average low | 69°F |
| Typical low range | 63°F to 74°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
98°F
1989-05-27
Lowest
69°F
1992-05-07
Low
Highest
79°F
2026-05-30
Lowest
51°F
1992-05-08
Feels-like
Highest
128°F
2017-05-20
Lowest
51°F
1992-05-08
Humidity
Highest
22.6 g/m³
1991-05-24
Lowest
7.4 g/m³
2007-05-08
Wind
Highest
23 mph
1980-05-09
Lowest
3 mph
1997-05-17
Gust
Highest
48 mph
1980-05-09
Lowest
8 mph
1998-05-30
Precip
Wettest
10.69 in
2018
Driest
0.31 in
2000
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