February through April. Average highs of 73-83 F with low humidity and minimal rainfall. Coincides with Gasparilla Distance Classic (February) and Busch Gardens Food and Wine Festival (March-May). Avoids summer heat/humidity and hurricane season (June-November). October is also excellent (avg high 86 F, clearest skies) but is late in the travel window
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70 | 54 | mild & mostly dry |
| Feb | 73 | 56 | warm & mostly dry |
| Mar | 77 | 59 | warm & mostly dry |
| Apr | 82 | 65 | warm & mostly dry |
| May | 86 | 70 | hot & changeable |
| Jun | 87 | 75 | hot & wet |
| Jul | 88 | 76 | hot & wet |
| Aug | 88 | 77 | hot & wet |
| Sep | 86 | 75 | hot & wet |
| Oct | 83 | 69 | warm & mostly dry |
| Nov | 77 | 61 | warm & mostly dry |
| Dec | 73 | 58 | warm & mostly dry |