How warm is Tampa Bay in February?

Typical highs are about 73°F and the sea is about 63°F. The water is on the cool side for long swims.

Is there sargassum in Tampa Bay in February?

In a typical year seaweed is very low in February. It is usually lightest in January and February and heaviest in October and November. Landings vary a lot by year, wind and currents; Veabird's weekly sargassum report and each beach's page have the current forecast.

Is February hurricane season in Tampa Bay?

No. Storm risk is very low in February.

How crowded is Tampa Bay in February?

Typically busy, around Mardi Gras / Carnaval and Presidents' Day weekend. The quietest months are usually September and October.

Tampa Bay in February

February is one of the weakest months for a beach trip to Tampa Bay: a typical day grades B, the 10th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 73°F, water around 63°F and about a 21% chance of rain on a given day. Sargassum (seaweed) is usually very low in February. Beaches are typically busy (Mardi Gras / Carnaval and Presidents' Day weekend).

Typical dayB10th of 12 months

Highs / water73°FSea 63°F

Rain chance21%on a given day

SeaweedVery lowtypical year

CrowdsBusyMardi Gras / Carnaval

Storm riskVery lowoutside storm season

Tampa Bay month by month

Typical grade and high for each month. Higher is better: A+ to F.

January: C+ · February: B · March: A-. The best months are usually April, May and October, and the weakest are January and February.

Best beaches in Tampa Bay in February

Resorts with the best typical February, and their grades for the next few days.

Beach	Typical Feb	Seaweed	This week
Siesta Key Beach Resorts	B	Very low	SatB+SunB+MonB+TueB+WedB
Lido Beach Resort	B	Very low	SatB+SunB+MonA-TueB+WedB
The Resort at Longboat Key Club	B	Very low	SatB+SunA-MonB+TueB+WedB
Zota Beach Resort	B	Very low	SatB+SunA-MonB+TueB+WedB
Anna Maria Island Beach Resorts	B	Very low	SatB+SunA-MonB+TueB+WedB+
The Don CeSar	B	Very low	SatB+SunA-MonB+TueB+WedB+
Sirata Beach Resort	B	Very low	SatB+SunA-MonB+TueB+WedB+
TradeWinds Island Grand	B	Very low	SatB+SunA-MonB+TueB+WedB+

Grades for the next few days from Veabird's beach forecast, updated Oct 3, 18:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.

Better beach options in February

Elsewhere in Florida & the Gulf Coast, Florida Keys (A-) and Southwest Florida (B+) usually grade higher in February. Further afield: Huatulco (A), the Yucatán Gulf Coast (A) and Puerto Vallarta (A). Every destination in February.

Questions

Is February a good time to visit Tampa Bay?: February is one of the weakest months for a beach trip to Tampa Bay: a typical day grades B, the 10th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 73°F, water around 63°F and about a 21% chance of rain on a given day. Sargassum (seaweed) is usually very low in February. Beaches are typically busy (Mardi Gras / Carnaval and Presidents' Day weekend).
How warm is Tampa Bay in February?: Typical highs are about 73°F and the sea is about 63°F. The water is on the cool side for long swims.
Is there sargassum in Tampa Bay in February?: In a typical year seaweed is very low in February. It is usually lightest in January and February and heaviest in October and November. Landings vary a lot by year, wind and currents; Veabird's weekly sargassum report and each beach's page have the current forecast.
Is February hurricane season in Tampa Bay?: No. Storm risk is very low in February.
How crowded is Tampa Bay in February?: Typically busy, around Mardi Gras / Carnaval and Presidents' Day weekend. The quietest months are usually September and October.

Plan it

Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 16 resorts here (median resort): 6 years of ERA5 climate normals, the seasonal pattern of the Atlantic sargassum belt, holiday crowd calendars and historical storm tracks. Any given year can differ; check the 16-day forecast before you go.