It's actually not as bad as people fear and usually on par with temperatures in the Midwest and Northeast.
According to the National Weather Service, the average temperature in Tampa is 82 for August. During the daytime it typically reaches the low 90s. Everything is air-conditioned to the extreme and you’re more likely to find yourself needing a jacket indoors than feeling overheated. By the time our evening events occur the sun will be down and you should expect mid 70s to low 80s for temperature.
Summer in Florida is rainy season and when the rains come in the late afternoon the temperature typically drops around 15 degrees. Most days have at least a 30% chance of rain but the rains rarely last for more than an hour. They are, however, often torrential when they come. Pro-tip: Tampa is the lightning capital of the world. Avoid hugging flagpoles during a storm.
We recommend guests of C14 pack appropriately for summer in the South. This means favoring lighter fabrics such as linen and cotton over velvet and leather. If you plan on being out and about during the daytime, sunscreen is always a good precaution and make sure you stay hydrated. No, we don’t mean margaritas. We also strongly encourage the packing of an umbrella for walking excursions.
Yes, August is hurricane season. Hurricane “season” runs from June to November, but hurricanes can – and have – struck outside that window. Hurricanes do not strike without warning and in the extremely unlikely scenario that one is barreling down on Tampa in early August 2008, we will have plenty of time to react.