St Petersburg
St. Petersburg is a Gulf Coast city in Pinellas County, Florida, known for the Salvador Dalí Museum, more than 600 public murals and about 361 days of sunshine a year.
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St. Petersburg is a city in Pinellas County on Florida's Gulf Coast. Locals often call it St. Pete, and it is the most populous Florida city that is not a county seat. The city averages about 361 days of sunshine a year and is nicknamed The Sunshine City. Downtown has galleries, restaurants and waterfront parks, and the St. Petersburg Pier reaches about half a mile into the bay. The Salvador Dalí Museum holds the largest collection of Dalí's works outside Europe, and the city has more than 600 public murals.
Go for museums, public art and downtown dining, with Gulf beaches nearby. Water off the city is typically around 76 °F (24 °C), so the beaches and bay stay warm for much of the year. The rainy season runs from June through September, when summer brings the most rain, so October to May suits most visits. Old Northeast and Snell Isle, north of downtown, have older Mediterranean-style homes, waterfront stretches and shops.
St Petersburg in five
- Plan around the Dalí Museum hoursThe museum lists daily hours of 10 am to 6 pm and 10 am to 8 pm on Thursdays. Advance tickets include all galleries, so book a slot for your day.
- Walk the downtown waterfront and muralsThe compact downtown has parks along the bay, the pier district and a street-art scene within a few blocks. It is easy on foot, with trolleys and scooters for longer legs.
- Add a beach day on the Gulf sideBeaches such as St Pete Beach and Fort De Soto sit west of downtown. Go early on weekends, and check weather and tides, since afternoon storms are common in summer.
- Choose between St Pete and Tampa as your baseTampa has the larger airport and attractions, and St Petersburg has a smaller, slower feel across the bay. Many trips use one as a base and visit the other for a day.Tampa
- Choose dates with Gulf storms in mindThe Pinellas peninsula is exposed to storms from June to November. Pick changeable fares, keep a spare day for weather, and read your policy before a late-summer trip.Insurance for the USA
Need to know
- Airport
- Tampa (TPA) is the main gateway; St Pete-Clearwater (PIE) has limited flights
- Getting there
- Fly to TPA and drive or take rideshare across Tampa Bay
- Getting around
- Walking downtown; a car or rideshare for the beaches
- Best base
- Downtown St Petersburg for museums; the beaches for sand
- Time needed
- 2 days downtown; 3 with a beach day
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Days with storms
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryPartly cloudy8 rainy daysHigh20°Low13°Mild, dryJanuaryPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 20°
- Low
- 13°
- Precipitation
- 76 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, dry
- FebruaryClear6 rainy daysHigh23°Low16°Mild, dryFebruaryClear
Best
- High
- 23°
- Low
- 16°
- Precipitation
- 59 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, dry
- MarchClear7 rainy daysHigh24°Low17°Warm, idealMarchClear
Best
- High
- 24°
- Low
- 17°
- Precipitation
- 47 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, ideal
- AprilClear8 rainy daysHigh27°Low20°Warm, dryAprilClear
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 68 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, dry
- MayPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh29°Low23°Hot, humidMayPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 108 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, humid
- JuneRain22 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh31°Low25°Hot, stormsJuneRain
Poor
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 226 mm
- Rainy days
- 22
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Hot, storms
- JulyRain25 rainy daysHigh31°Low26°Hot, stormsJulyRain
Poor
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 257 mm
- Rainy days
- 25
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, storms
- AugustRain24 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh32°Low27°Hot, stormsAugustRain
Poor
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 27°
- Precipitation
- 265 mm
- Rainy days
- 24
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Hot, storms
- SeptemberRain20 rainy daysHigh31°Low25°Hurricane riskSeptemberRain
Poor
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 213 mm
- Rainy days
- 20
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hurricane risk
- OctoberPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh29°Low22°Warm, calmerOctoberPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 144 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, calmer
- NovemberPartly cloudy7 rainy daysHigh25°Low18°Mild, dryNovemberPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 25°
- Low
- 18°
- Precipitation
- 61 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, dry
- DecemberPartly cloudy6 rainy daysHigh22°Low16°Mild, holidaysDecemberPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 22°
- Low
- 16°
- Precipitation
- 78 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, holidays
Average daily high and low in St Petersburg, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in St Petersburg
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 23°
- Humidity
- 81%
- Wind
- 26 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 80%
St Petersburg
05:01 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today23°21°80%Monday: Rain. High 23°, Low 21°. Chance of rain 80%.
- Tue27°22°21%Tuesday: Cloudy. High 27°, Low 22°. Chance of rain 21%.
- Wed28°22°33%Wednesday: Drizzle. High 28°, Low 22°. Chance of rain 33%.
- Thu28°23°22%Thursday: Drizzle. High 28°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 22%.
- Fri28°23°3%Friday: Cloudy. High 28°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 3%.
- Sat27°23°3%Saturday: Cloudy. High 27°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 3%.
- Sun26°22°13%Sunday: Drizzle. High 26°, Low 22°. Chance of rain 13%.
Updated 03:55 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 EUR = 1.116 USD
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Day trips by train
- Tampaa drive across Tampa BayA larger city with a riverwalk, museums and the airport.Read the guide
- Fort De Soto and Gulf beachesa short drive westWide beaches and park trails; arrive early on weekends.
- Naplesa longer Gulf coast drive southA resort town with a pier and beaches, better as an overnight.Read the guide
Before you go to St Petersburg
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Rules for St Petersburg, checked
- The Salvador Dalí Museum lists daily hours of 10 am to 6 pm and 10 am to 8 pm on Thursdays; advance tickets are recommended and include all galleries.Checked Oct 2, 2026 · Source
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Is St Petersburg worth visiting?
Yes for a walkable waterfront, museums and beaches, especially if you prefer a smaller, calmer city than Tampa. It is less suited to travelers who want big theme parks or nightlife.
How many days do you need in St Petersburg?
Two days cover the Dalí Museum, the waterfront and a mural walk. A third day gives time for a beach on the Gulf side. A fourth works if you also visit Tampa.
When is the Dalí Museum open?
It lists daily hours of 10 am to 6 pm, with extended hours to 8 pm on Thursdays. Advance tickets are recommended and include all galleries, so check the museum site for your date.
What is the best time to visit St Petersburg?
November to April is the comfortable window, and March and April add beach weather without peak-summer heat. From June the humidity and afternoon storms arrive, and the beach is best before noon.
Should you stay in St Petersburg or Tampa?
Stay in St Petersburg if you want art, beaches and a slower pace, and in Tampa if you want a larger airport and more attractions. Either way, the two are a short drive apart.