Tampa · December
Run in the morning.
Comfortable average high of 73°F, dipping to 58°F at night. Humidity averages 79% — the limiting factor on most runs. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
Avg high / low
73° / 58°F
Humidity
79%
Rain days
9/mo
Wind
12 mph
What December feels like in Tampa
Sunrise
08:13
Mid-month average
Sunset
18:37
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Tampa in December
The kit for December in Tampa: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit.
December vs the surrounding months
vs November
-4° avg high
0 rain days
Tampa in November →
December
73°F avg high
9 rain days
Best: morning
vs January
+5° avg high
-1 rain days
Tampa in January →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Tampa in December?+
Morning. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
What's the average temperature in Tampa in December?+
Average high 73°F, average low 58°F.
How does December compare to surrounding months in Tampa?+
Compared to November (avg high 77°F), December is cooler. Compared to January (avg high 69°F), December is warmer.
Does it rain often in Tampa in December?+
Expect about 9 measurable rain days in December, on average.