September Packing List for Tampa — What to Wear & Bring

Essentials

If you only pack a few things, pack these.

• Linen ShirtsEssential

  Stays breathable even as the 90°F humidity peaks during hurricane season.

• Athletic ShortsEssential

  Practical for the 14 days of rain and the 90°F heat at outdoor sporting events.

• Waterproof SandalsEssential

  The best choice for navigating 14 days of rain and wet cobblestones in Ybor City.

• Non-Slip SneakersEssential

  Essential for traction on wet pavement during 90°F tropical rain showers.

• Rubber Flip FlopsEssential

  Standard footwear for the beach or pool during the 90°F September heat.

• Large UmbrellaEssential

  A necessity for the 14 days of rain that often come from tropical disturbances.

• Polarized SunglassesEssential

  Crucial for the intense 90°F glare once the clouds clear after a storm.

• Weather Radar AppEssential

  Vital for tracking storms during the peak of hurricane season and 14 precip days.

Clothing

• Linen ShirtsEssential

  Stays breathable even as the 90°F humidity peaks during hurricane season.

• Athletic ShortsEssential

  Practical for the 14 days of rain and the 90°F heat at outdoor sporting events.

• Breathable DressesRecommended

  Keeps you cool during 90°F afternoons at the Henry B. Plant Museum.

• Light CardiganRecommended

  Needed for the 74°F low evenings or the aggressive AC in Tampa restaurants.

Footwear

• Waterproof SandalsEssential

  The best choice for navigating 14 days of rain and wet cobblestones in Ybor City.

• Non-Slip SneakersEssential

  Essential for traction on wet pavement during 90°F tropical rain showers.

• Rubber Flip FlopsEssential

  Standard footwear for the beach or pool during the 90°F September heat.

Accessories

• Large UmbrellaEssential

  A necessity for the 14 days of rain that often come from tropical disturbances.

• Polarized SunglassesEssential

  Crucial for the intense 90°F glare once the clouds clear after a storm.

• Waterproof BagRecommended

  Protects your belongings from 14 days of rain and the humid 90°F air.

Gear

• Weather Radar AppEssential

  Vital for tracking storms during the peak of hurricane season and 14 precip days.

• Portable Power BankRecommended

  Keep your phone charged during potential storm-related outages in 90°F heat.

• Rain PonchoRecommended

  Compact protection for the 14 days of rain while exploring the Florida State Fairgrounds.