Pack or skip
Insect repellent for Tampa in October
Verdict
Pack it
Warm (85°F) plus 7 rainy days = mosquito conditions.
Why
Tampa in October averages highs of 85°F, lows of 67°F, 7 rainy days.
That climate means insect repellent earns its space in the bag. Warm (85°F) plus 7 rainy days = mosquito conditions.