What is the weather like at Raymond James Stadium for NFL games?
Raymond James Stadium is an open-air stadium in Tampa, FL, home of the Buccaneers. Across 412 NFL games at Raymond James Stadium and its predecessor Tampa Stadium since 1976, the average game-day temperature has been 73°F, falling to 69°F in December.
- Early season: September games have averaged 85°F with 6.5 mph wind.
- Late season: December games have averaged 69°F; 0 of 61 were below freezing.
- Extremes: coldest 31°F (Steelers @ Buccaneers, Dec 24, 1989); hottest 93°F (Sep 15, 2013); windiest 25 mph (Jan 22, 1984).
- Precipitation: 0 snow games and 7 rain games on record.
Raymond James Stadium Game-Day Weather by Month
Average and extreme conditions for NFL games, from the Spreadspoke dataset.
Game-day weather by month — Raymond James Stadium
All NFL games, 1998–2026. Rain / snow = games tagged with that condition.
| Month | Games | Avg temp | Coldest | Avg wind | Below 32°F | Rain / snow | Avg total pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep | 48 | 85°F | 77°F | 6.5 mph | 0 | 1 / 0 | 41.2 |
| Oct | 54 | 78°F | 59°F | 7.8 mph | 0 | 3 / 0 | 41.9 |
| Nov | 55 | 73°F | 53°F | 7.2 mph | 0 | 1 / 0 | 41.7 |
| Dec | 61 | 69°F | 47°F | 7.2 mph | 0 | 1 / 0 | 43.2 |
| Jan | 19 | 64°F | 44°F | 7.0 mph | 0 | 1 / 0 | 41.8 |
| Feb | 2 | 64°F | 63°F | 9.0 mph | 0 | 0 / 0 | 45.0 |
Coldest & Windiest Games at Raymond James Stadium
Includes Tampa Stadium, the predecessor next door. Final shown away–home. PO = playoff game, SB = Super Bowl.
10 coldest games
Game-day temperature
| Temp | Date | Game | Final |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31°F | 1989-12-24 | Steelers @ Buccaneers | 31–22 |
| 44°F | 2010-01-03 | Falcons @ Buccaneers | 20–10 |
| 45°F | 1988-12-18 | Lions @ Buccaneers | 10–21 |
| 46°F | 1985-12-22 | Packers @ Buccaneers | 20–17 |
| 46°F | 1985-12-15 | Colts @ Buccaneers | 31–23 |
| 47°F | 2000-12-18 | Rams @ Buccaneers | 35–38 |
| 47°F | 1999-12-26 | Packers @ Buccaneers | 10–29 |
| 48°F | 1995-12-23 | Lions @ Buccaneers | 37–10 |
| 48°F | 1981-12-06 | Falcons @ Buccaneers | 23–24 |
| 49°F | 1981-11-22 | Packers @ Buccaneers | 3–37 |
5 windiest games
Wind speed
| Wind | Date | Game | Final |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 mph | 1984-01-22 | Raiders vs. WashingtonSB | 38–9 |
| 21 mph | 2004-12-26 | Panthers @ Buccaneers | 37–20 |
| 21 mph | 2022-01-16 | Eagles @ BuccaneersPO | 15–31 |
| 18 mph | 2017-10-29 | Panthers @ Buccaneers | 17–3 |
| 18 mph | 1989-12-24 | Steelers @ Buccaneers | 31–22 |
How Weather Has Played at Raymond James Stadium
Scoring and home results by conditions at Raymond James Stadium and its predecessor Tampa Stadium, 1976–2026.
Average combined points by conditions at Raymond James Stadium
Outdoor games, all teams
Bar length on a 0–55 point scale. Small samples (n under 30) are directional.
Compared with the NFL
Average combined points, same conditions, all outdoor NFL games since 1966
| Conditions | Games here | Avg pts here | NFL avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32–49°F | 11 | 40.4 | 41.3 |
| 50–69°F | 113 | 39.2 | 42.0 |
| 70°F+ | 280 | 40.6 | 42.4 |
| Wind 15+ mph | 14 | 38.7 | 38.4 |
| Rain or snow | 7 | 32.7 | 40.7 |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers home record by weather
Straight-up wins and losses at Raymond James Stadium and its predecessor; neutral-site games excluded
| Conditions | Games | W–L | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|
| All home games | 408 | 195–212–1 | 47.9% |
| Below 32°F | 1 | 0–1 | 0.0% |
| 32–49°F | 11 | 6–5 | 54.5% |
| 50°F and warmer | 389 | 185–203–1 | 47.7% |
| Wind 15+ mph | 13 | 7–6 | 53.8% |
| Rain or snow | 7 | 4–3 | 57.1% |
| Playoffs | 13 | 7–6 | 53.8% |
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Historical descriptive statistics from the Spreadspoke NFL dataset for research and education. Past results do not predict future outcomes and nothing here is betting advice.
Tampa Stadium Weather History (1976–1997)
Before Raymond James Stadium, the Buccaneers played at Tampa Stadium (also known as Houlihan's Stadium), next door. Same location, same weather — 173 games on record.
Games at Tampa Stadium
Games below 32°F
Coldest game: Steelers @ Buccaneers, Dec 24, 1989
Game-day weather by month — Tampa Stadium
All NFL games, 1976–1997. Rain / snow = games tagged with that condition.
| Month | Games | Avg temp | Coldest | Avg wind | Below 32°F | Rain / snow | Avg total pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug | 1 | 82°F | 82°F | 5.0 mph | 0 | 0 / 0 | 19.0 |
| Sep | 43 | 80°F | 74°F | 8.0 mph | 0 | 0 / 0 | 34.9 |
| Oct | 41 | 75°F | 65°F | 8.9 mph | 0 | 0 / 0 | 41.2 |
| Nov | 38 | 67°F | 49°F | 8.7 mph | 0 | 0 / 0 | 38.2 |
| Dec | 45 | 60°F | 31°F | 9.0 mph | 1 | 0 / 0 | 35.7 |
| Jan | 5 | 70°F | 68°F | 14.7 mph | 0 | 0 / 0 | 38.6 |
Coldest games at Tampa Stadium
Final shown away–home
| Temp | Date | Game | Final |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31°F | 1989-12-24 | Steelers @ Buccaneers | 31–22 |
| 45°F | 1988-12-18 | Lions @ Buccaneers | 10–21 |
| 46°F | 1985-12-22 | Packers @ Buccaneers | 20–17 |
| 46°F | 1985-12-15 | Colts @ Buccaneers | 31–23 |
| 48°F | 1981-12-06 | Falcons @ Buccaneers | 23–24 |
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