How warm is Tampa Bay in November?

Typical highs are about 78°F and the sea is about 73°F. The water is on the cool side for long swims.

Is there sargassum in Tampa Bay in November?

In a typical year seaweed is moderate in November. 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 November hurricane season in Tampa Bay?

No. Storm risk is very low in November.

How crowded is Tampa Bay in November?

Typically moderate, around Thanksgiving and Día de Muertos. The quietest months are usually September and October.

Tampa Bay in November

November is a good month for Tampa Bay: a typical day grades A-, the 5th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 78°F, water around 73°F and about a 22% chance of rain on a given day. Sargassum (seaweed) is usually moderate in November. Beaches are typically moderate (Thanksgiving and Día de Muertos).

Typical dayA-5th of 12 months

Highs / water78°FSea 73°F

Rain chance22%on a given day

SeaweedModeratetypical year

CrowdsModerateThanksgiving

Storm riskVery lowoutside storm season

Tampa Bay month by month

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

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

Best beaches in Tampa Bay in November

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

Beach	Typical Nov	Seaweed	This week
Treasure Island Beach Resorts	A	Very low	SatA-SunA-MonBTueB+WedA-
Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa	A	Very low	SatB+SunB+MonA-TueB+WedB+
Opal Sands Resort	A	Very low	SatB+SunB+MonA-TueB+WedB+
Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach	A	Very low	SatB+SunB+MonA-TueB+WedB+
Sandpearl Resort	A	Very low	SatB+SunB+MonA-TueB+WedB+
Plantation on Crystal River	A-	Low	SatBSunA-MonB+TueB-WedB+
The Don CeSar	A-	Moderate	SatB+SunA-MonB+TueB+WedB+
Sirata Beach Resort	A-	Moderate	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 November

Elsewhere in Florida & the Gulf Coast, Southwest Florida (A-) usually grades higher in November. Further afield: Los Cabos (A), Puerto Vallarta (A) and Huatulco (A). Every destination in November.

Questions

Is November a good time to visit Tampa Bay?: November is a good month for Tampa Bay: a typical day grades A-, the 5th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 78°F, water around 73°F and about a 22% chance of rain on a given day. Sargassum (seaweed) is usually moderate in November. Beaches are typically moderate (Thanksgiving and Día de Muertos).
How warm is Tampa Bay in November?: Typical highs are about 78°F and the sea is about 73°F. The water is on the cool side for long swims.
Is there sargassum in Tampa Bay in November?: In a typical year seaweed is moderate in November. 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 November hurricane season in Tampa Bay?: No. Storm risk is very low in November.
How crowded is Tampa Bay in November?: Typically moderate, around Thanksgiving and Día de Muertos. 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.