What’s the climate like in Texas?
The current climate in Texas features temperatures ranging from a high of 36°C to a low of 15°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 26°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 1°C and in the warmer months around 23°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Texas in recent years was 43°C in July 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -11°C in February 2021.
On average, Texas gets 719 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 3,9 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
The hurricane season in Texas runs from June to November.
The climate in Texas is based on weather data from . Other places, like New York City, Miami or Los Angeles, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Texas to get the full picture of the climate.
Best time to visit Texas?
The best time to visit Texas for sunny weather is March, April and September through November. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Texas. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Texas
The climate table of Texas shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 15 | 16 | 22 | 26 | 30 | 34 | 36 | 36 | 32 | 27 | 20 | 16 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 2 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 17 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 14 | 7 | 4 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 26 | 69 | 27 | 62 | 126 | 161 | 37 | 25 | 39 | 69 | 24 | 54 |
| Snow (cm) | 0,7 | 2,7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,5 |
| UV Index | 4 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 26°C
- Highest temperature: 36°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 15°C in January
- Precipitation*: 719 mm per year, averaging 60 mm per month
- Snowfall: 3,9 cm per year
- Driest months: 24 mm in November, 25 mm in August and 26 mm in January
- Wettest months: 161 mm in June, 126 mm in May and 69 mm in February
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Texas
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Texas, United States. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Texas
This graph shows how much rainfall Texas, United States, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Texas
This graph shows how much snow Texas, United States, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Texas
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Texas, United States. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Texas
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Texas, United States. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Texas
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Texas, United States, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Texas
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Texas, United States, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Texas by Month
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