Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Weather
Light rain from 10 AM to 11 AM and from 3 PM to 6 PM.
During opening hours (10 AM-6 PM): 79-88°F · 0.13 in
Light rain from 10 AM to 3 PM.
During opening hours (10 AM-6 PM): 75-79°F · 0.15 in
- Open today10 AM-6 PM
- Next rainat 10 AM
- Today's high88°
- Sunset7 PM
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay wait times now
Forecast for the park's exact location in Tampa, Florida, USA.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay weather today
Light rain from 10 AM to 11 AM and from 3 PM to 6 PM. Temperatures 79 to 88°F.
Will the rides be open today?
- 10-11 rain, some closed
- 11-15 all open
- 15-18 rain, some closed
This is our estimate from the forecast: when there's lightning nearby or strong wind, parks shut tall outdoor rides for safety. The final call is always the park's.
Hour by hour, 10 AM to 6 PM
| Time | Weather | Temperature | Feels like | Rain | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 AM | Rain | 79° | 86° | 0.01 in, light | 6 mph |
| 11 AM | Clear | 82° | 90° | none | 5 mph |
| noon | Clear | 84° | 93° | none | 3 mph |
| 1 PM | Clear | 86° | 97° | none | 2 mph |
| 2 PM | Clear | 88° | 97° | none | 2 mph |
| 3 PM | Rain | 88° | 97° | 0.01 in, light | 2 mph |
| 4 PM | Rain | 86° | 95° | 0.08 in, light | 7 mph |
| 5 PM | Rain | 81° | 86° | 0.04 in, light | 8 mph |
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay weather tomorrow
Light rain from 10 AM to 3 PM. Temperatures 75 to 79°F.
Hour by hour tomorrow
| Time | Weather | Temperature | Rain | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 AM | Rain | 75° | 0.04 in, light | 4 mph |
| 11 AM | Rain | 75° | 0.02 in, light | 3 mph |
| noon | Rain | 77° | 0.04 in, light | 7 mph |
| 1 PM | Rain | 75° | 0.03 in, light | 9 mph |
| 2 PM | Rain | 75° | 0.01 in, light | 9 mph |
| 3 PM | Cloudy | 77° | none | 9 mph |
| 4 PM | Cloudy | 79° | none | 9 mph |
| 5 PM | Cloudy | 79° | none | 9 mph |
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay 10-day forecast
The best days are Sunday, October 18, Tuesday, October 20, Wednesday, October 21. The rating only covers opening hours, so rain overnight won't spoil your day. Each day has a link to tickets for that date.
FriOct 1679°88°Unsettled0.13 inTickets
- 10 AM79°0.01 in
- 11 AM82°
- noon84°
- 1 PM86°
- 2 PM88°
- 3 PM88°0.01 in
- 4 PM86°0.08 in
- 5 PM81°0.04 in
SatOct 1775°79°Rain0.15 inTickets
- 10 AM75°0.04 in
- 11 AM75°0.02 in
- noon77°0.04 in
- 1 PM75°0.03 in
- 2 PM75°0.01 in
- 3 PM77°
- 4 PM79°
- 5 PM79°
SunOct 1868°79°PerfectTickets
- 10 AM68°
- 11 AM72°
- noon75°
- 1 PM77°
- 2 PM77°
- 3 PM79°
- 4 PM77°
- 5 PM77°
MonOct 1963°77°GoodTickets
- Morning63-77°Fnone
- Afternoon70-77°Fnone
- Evening61-70°Fnone
TueOct 2057°79°PerfectTickets
- Morning57-77°Fnone
- Afternoon68-79°Fnone
- Evening59-68°Fnone
WedOct 2157°79°PerfectTickets
- Morning57-77°Fnone
- Afternoon68-79°Fnone
- Evening61-68°Fnone
ThuOct 2259°79°GoodTickets
- Morning59-77°Fnone
- Afternoon70-79°Fnone
- Evening66-70°Fnone
FriOct 2361°77°Good0.01 inTickets
- Morning61-77°Fnone
- Afternoon70-77°F0.01 in
- Evening66-70°Fnone
SatOct 2463°79°PerfectTickets
- Morning63-79°Fnone
- Afternoon70-79°Fnone
- Evening63-70°Fnone
SunOct 2559°75°Good0.01 inTickets
- Morning59-73°Fnone
- Afternoon68-75°F0.01 in
Today's and tomorrow's forecasts are accurate hour by hour. Up to day seven they're a reliable guide to the trend, and the last few days give a rough idea. Updated every 30 minutes.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in the rain: what stays open
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay usually stays open when the weather turns. Lightning, strong winds, heat, rain or cold can shut rides, though, and the park says ride operations can change without notice. The park's indoor picks are shows, such as the Rhythm of Nature ice show and Icons at Dragon Fire Grill.
Indoor: open even when it rains
- Rhythm of Natureice show
- Iconslive music show
Outdoor: first to close in storms and high winds
- Falcon's Fury335-foot drop tower, face-down at 60 mph
- Iron Gwazihybrid coaster, 206 feet tall, 76 mph
- SheiKradive coaster with a 200-foot vertical drop
- Tigrislaunch coaster, 150-foot spike, over 60 mph
- Serengeti Flyergiant swing, 135 feet high, 68 mph
- Montuinverted coaster with seven inversions
These are the tall, exposed rides, the most vulnerable to lightning and wind. It's up to the park when to stop them.
What the Busch Gardens Tampa Bay park rules say
Tickets are nonrefundable, but Weather-or-Not Assurance gives you a free return visit if weather closes the park early, shuts rides for more than 60 minutes or pushes the heat index to 110°F; request it at Guest Relations or online within a week. Howl-O-Scream runs rain or shine, with no rain checks.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay usually remains open even when the weather isn’t cooperating, and we have lots of awesome ways for you and your family to have fun while it passes. [...] For example, If during your park visit: Inclement weather causes early closure or negatively impacts the park’s operating hours. Rides are closed for over 60 minutes due to lightning, strong winds, heat, rain or snow. If park temperatures reach a heat index of 110 degrees or above. [...] *Please note that colder temperatures or inclement weather conditions may impact ride operations. Ride operations are subject to change without prior notice.Sources: buschgardens.com, buschgardens.com
When to go: the weather month by month
The driest month of the season is April.
| Month | Temperatures | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|
| January | 72° | 6.1 |
| February | 75° | 4.1 |
| March | 79° | 4.4 |
| April | 84° | 4.5 |
| May | 88° | 5.6 |
| June | 90° | 12.8 |
| July | 91° | 16.6 |
| August | 91° | 15.7 |
| September | 90° | 11.7 |
| October | 86° | 4.9 |
| November | 79° | 3.5 |
| December | 75° | 3.5 |
Good to know
- Where
- Tampa, Florida, USA
- Rides and attractions
- 50
Getting to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
By car: Take I-75 to exit 265 (Fowler Avenue), head west to McKinley Drive and turn left to the parking lot, or use the Fowler Avenue exit from I-275; general parking starts at $32 plus tax.
By public transport: The free Busch Gardens Shuttle Express runs round trips from four pickup points in the Orlando area for anyone with a park ticket, but you need to reserve a seat; it gets to the park around 10:30 AM to 11 a.m.
FAQ
Ask the Busch Gardens Tampa Bay forecast
What's the weather like at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay today?
Light rain from 10 AM to 11 AM and from 3 PM to 6 PM. During opening hours 79 to 88°F.
What's the weather forecast for Busch Gardens Tampa Bay this weekend?
Saturday, October 17: rainy day. Sunday, October 18: perfect day. The rating only looks at opening hours and updates every 30 minutes.
Does Busch Gardens Tampa Bay close when it rains?
Rarely: the park usually stays open in bad weather. Rides close for lightning, strong winds or heavy rain, and in extreme cases the park can close early.
Do I get a refund if it rains?
Tickets are nonrefundable, but Weather-or-Not Assurance gives you a free return visit if weather closes the park early, shuts rides for more than 60 minutes or pushes the heat index to 110°F; request it at Guest Relations or online within a week. Howl-O-Scream runs rain or shine, with no rain checks.
Is there a 14-day weather forecast for Busch Gardens Tampa Bay?
Reliable forecasts go out to about 10 days, so this page shows the next 10: hour by hour for today and tomorrow, and as a trend from day four. To pick a month, see the chart of rainy days month by month.
How reliable is the 10-day forecast?
For today and tomorrow it's accurate hour by hour. From day three to day seven it's a reliable guide to the trend, while the last few days only give a rough idea, so check again on the morning you go.
Where does this data come from?
The forecast comes from MET Norway, the Norwegian Meteorological Institute. It's calculated for the park's exact coordinates and updated every 30 minutes.
