A magnetic tape includes a non-magnetic support; and a magnetic layer including ferromagnetic powder and a binding agent on the non-magnetic support. The center line average surface roughness Ra measured regarding the surface of the magnetic layer is less than or equal to 1.8 nm. The logarithmic decrement acquired by a pendulum viscoelasticity test performed regarding the surface of the magnetic layer is less than or equal to 0.050, and ΔSFD in a longitudinal direction of the magnetic tape calculated by Expression 1: ΔSFD=SFD25° C.−SFD−190° C. is greater than or equal to 0.35. In Expression 1, the SFD25° C. is the switching field distribution SFD measured in a longitudinal direction of the magnetic tape at a temperature of 25° C., and the SFD−190° C. is the switching field distribution SFD measured in a longitudinal direction of the magnetic tape at a temperature of −190° C.