Packing List
August Packing List for Tampa — What to Wear & Bring
August is the hottest and most humid month in Tampa. With 16 days of rain and 91°F temperatures, your focus should be on moisture management and staying hydrated.
Averages 76–91°F, ~16 days of rain
Clothing
Wicks away sweat during 91°F afternoons spent at the Tampa Riverwalk.
Keeps you as cool as possible during the 16 days of rain and 91°F humidity.
Essential for the high UV index at Clearwater Beach when it is 91°F.
The best option for outdoor activities like visiting the Lowry Park Zoo in 91°F heat.
Footwear
Protects feet from hot sand and shells at the Gulf beaches in 91°F weather.
Versatile for 91°F shopping at International Plaza or WestShore Plaza.
The only practical choice for the 16 days of rain that flood Tampa sidewalks.
Accessories
Doubles as rain protection for the 16 precip days and shade from 91°F sun.
Crucial for avoiding heatstroke during 91°F outdoor excursions at Busch Gardens.
Protects eyes from the extreme August glare reflecting off the Gulf of Mexico.
Gear
Helps lower body temperature during the sweltering 91°F afternoons.
A must-have for the 16 days of rain that can drench you in seconds.
Essential for navigating 16 days of rain without being soaked through to your 91°F skin.
Local tips for Tampa in August
- 1.August humidity is at its peak; the 91°F air will feel thick and heavy from sunrise to sunset.
- 2.Gulf water temperatures are in the high 80s; it won't be refreshing, but it's better than the 91°F air.
- 3.Seek out shaded spots on the Riverwalk, as the concrete absorbs and radiates the 91°F heat.