Tampa · January
Run in the morning.
Cool month: average high 69°F, low 53°F. Humidity averages 76% — the limiting factor on most runs. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
Avg high / low
69° / 53°F
Humidity
76%
Rain days
10/mo
Wind
13 mph
What January feels like in Tampa
Sunrise
08:21
Mid-month average
Sunset
18:57
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 January
The kit for January in Tampa: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit.
January vs the surrounding months
vs December
-5° avg high
+1 rain days
Tampa in December →
January
69°F avg high
10 rain days
Best: morning
vs February
-5° avg high
0 rain days
Tampa in February →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Tampa in January?+
Morning. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
What's the average temperature in Tampa in January?+
Average high 69°F, average low 53°F.
How does January compare to surrounding months in Tampa?+
Compared to December (avg high 73°F), January is cooler. Compared to February (avg high 74°F), January is cooler.
Does it rain often in Tampa in January?+
Expect about 10 measurable rain days in January, on average.