Tampa · October
Run in the morning.
Comfortable average high of 83°F, dipping to 69°F at night. Humidity averages 76% — the limiting factor on most runs. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
Avg high / low
83° / 69°F
Humidity
76%
Rain days
14/mo
Wind
12 mph
What October feels like in Tampa
Sunrise
07:31
Mid-month average
Sunset
18:60
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 October
The kit for October in Tampa: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
October vs the surrounding months
vs September
-3° avg high
-10 rain days
Tampa in September →
October
83°F avg high
14 rain days
Best: morning
vs November
+6° avg high
+5 rain days
Tampa in November →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Tampa in October?+
Morning. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
What's the average temperature in Tampa in October?+
Average high 83°F, average low 69°F.
How does October compare to surrounding months in Tampa?+
Compared to September (avg high 86°F), October is cooler. Compared to November (avg high 77°F), October is warmer.
Does it rain often in Tampa in October?+
Expect about 14 measurable rain days in October, on average.