Monday, October 19, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 3:14 AM EDT
60°F and clear at peak. Wind 7 mph from the NNE, dew point 56°F.
January and February are the best running months in Tampa, scoring 85 and 81 on the FitScore scale with mornings near 53°F and afternoon highs around 69°F. July is the toughest month: oppressive dew points averaging 75°F alongside highs of 88°F drag the average FitScore down to 37 — plan on pre-dawn starts. Year-round, this is one of the tougher running climates in the country — #186 of 200 (annual FitScore 63 vs. the 74 national median), which makes timing the good windows matter more. 6 months of the year score 70 or better.
Based on 2015–2024 daily weather history (Open-Meteo ERA5), scored against 200 U.S. cities. Monthly FitScore reflects each day’s best running window.
FitCast texts you tomorrow's hour-by-hour forecast every evening so you know exactly what to expect before your alarm goes off.
Based on today's FitScore analysis, the best time to run is 5 AM–8 AM with a peak FitScore of 88/100. Check the hourly breakdown above for detailed conditions throughout the day.
The best months for running in Tampa are January, February, and December, with average FitScores of 85, 81, and 80 based on a decade of daily weather history. The most challenging is July (FitScore 37). Afternoon thunderstorms are daily — finish your run by noon. Pre-dawn is safest for heat.
Historically, October in Tampa averages a FitScore of 62/100 — good running weather — with highs around 83°F, lows around 69°F, dew points near 67°F, and 5.9 days of measurable rain. That's below the national median of 86 for October.
FitScore rates each hour from 0–100 for outdoor exercise based on temperature, humidity, dew point, wind, precipitation probability, UV index, and air quality. Higher scores mean better conditions.