Weather in Tampa in May
In an average May, Tampa sees a daily high around 86°F and a low around 70°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 86°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 81°F to 90°F |
| Average low | 70°F |
| Typical low range | 64°F to 75°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
2012-05-25
Lowest
68°F
1992-05-07
Low
Highest
79°F
2026-05-30
Lowest
55°F
1992-05-08
Feels-like
Highest
126°F
2012-05-25
Lowest
55°F
1992-05-08
Humidity
Highest
23.6 g/m³
2024-05-18
Lowest
8.1 g/m³
2007-05-08
Wind
Highest
27 mph
1980-05-09
Lowest
3 mph
1998-05-30
Gust
Highest
48 mph
1980-05-09
Lowest
8 mph
1998-05-30
Precip
Wettest
9.92 in
2018
Driest
0.35 in
2015
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