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Best Time to Visit Oklahoma City

On the climate data, the best time to visit Oklahoma City is March & April and October & November, scoring up to 92/100 with highs around 73°F (23°C) and 3.2 in (81 mm) of rain in October. May and September are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are January and July & August, mainly because of heat.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Best months
Mar & Apr and Oct & Nov
Shoulder
May and Sep
Toughest
Jan and Jul & Aug
Warmest
Jul · 94°F
Coldest nights
Jan · 27°F
Wettest
May · 5.1 in
Driest
Jan · 1.3 in

These averages also cover Downtown OKC & Bricktown.

Oklahoma City weather by month

Highs run from 47°F to 94°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 34.6 in (878 mm) of rain and snow.

14°23°32°41°50°59°68°77°86°95°47°Jan51°Feb63°Mar73°Apr81°May89°Jun94°Jul93°Aug85°Sep73°Oct61°Nov49°Dec075150
Daily low → high (°F)Monthly rain (mm, right axis)Best months
Monthly climate averages for Oklahoma City, 2001–2025
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Avg high47°F9°C51°F11°C63°F17°C73°F23°C81°F27°C89°F32°C94°F35°C93°F34°C85°F29°C73°F23°C61°F16°C49°F9°C
Avg low27°F-3°C29°F-1°C40°F4°C49°F9°C59°F15°C69°F20°C73°F23°C72°F22°C63°F17°C50°F10°C38°F4°C29°F-2°C
Rain/snow1.3 in32 mm1.5 in39 mm2.4 in62 mm3.5 in89 mm5.1 in129 mm4.4 in113 mm3.3 in85 mm3.7 in94 mm3.0 in77 mm3.2 in81 mm1.5 in39 mm1.5 in38 mm
Humidity70%70%67%66%69%67%60%61%64%65%68%71%
Cloud48%56%55%52%55%44%39%40%38%40%43%51%
Comfort667087878168616383928967

Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 359 m (1,178 ft), close to Oklahoma City's own ~365 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.

How we pick the best months

  • Temperature (40 pts): full marks for average daytime highs of 64–81°F (18–27°C); minus 3 points per °C below and 4 per °C above.
  • Rain (25 pts): full marks up to 40 mm (1.6 in) a month, falling to zero at 250 mm (9.8 in).
  • Humidity (15 pts): only counts when it is warm (mean above 18°C); minus 0.75 points per % above 70% relative humidity.
  • Cloud (20 pts): full marks at 30% cloud cover or less, falling to zero at 90%.
Best months: within 6 points of the top (or 85+). Shoulder: within 18 and at least 45. Toughest: within 6 of the lowest. Comfort only; crowds, prices, festivals and openings aren't scored.

Oklahoma City season by season

Winter Dec – Feb

The cold peaks here: highs of 47–51°F (9–11°C), and nights reach 27°F (-3°C). It's the driest season, with only about 4.3 in (109 mm) of rain or snow, 12% of the year's total. January is cold enough for snow. Comfort scores bottom out in January; the season averages 68/100.

Spring Mar – May

Temperatures climb through the season, from 63°F highs in March to 81°F by May. About 11.0 in (280 mm) of rain falls across these months, 32% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 40°F (4°C). Comfort peaks here: March & April rank with the year's best, and the season averages 85/100.

Summer Jun – Aug

The warmest stretch of the year, with highs of 89–94°F (32–35°C). It's the wettest season, with about 11.5 in (292 mm) of rain, 33% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 69°F (20°C). Comfort scores bottom out in July & August; the season averages 64/100.

Autumn Sep – Nov

Temperatures slide from 85°F highs in September to 61°F by November. About 7.8 in (197 mm) of rain falls across these months, 22% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 38°F (4°C). Comfort peaks here: October & November rank with the year's best, and the season averages 88/100.

What our curated routes say

Plan by month

By comfort score: 6 Great and 6 Good. Great months: March – May and September – November. Tap a month for its own guide.

Oklahoma City weather questions

When is the best time to visit Oklahoma City?

On the climate data, the best time to visit Oklahoma City is March & April and October & November, scoring up to 92/100 with highs around 73°F (23°C) and 3.2 in (81 mm) of rain in October. May and September are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are January and July & August, mainly because of heat.

What is the rainiest month in Oklahoma City?

May is the wettest month, averaging about 5.1 in (129 mm) of rain. January is the driest, with about 1.3 in (32 mm). The yearly total is around 34.6 in (878 mm).

What is the coldest month in Oklahoma City?

January is the coldest, with average lows of 27°F (-3°C) and highs of 47°F (9°C). The warmest is July, with average highs of 94°F (35°C).

Is Oklahoma City humid in summer?

Not very: summer (June – August) humidity averages 63%, and highs peak around 94°F (35°C), so heat matters more than mugginess.

Does it get below freezing in Oklahoma City?

On average, yes: lows fall below 32°F (0°C) in December – February, bottoming out around 27°F (-3°C) in January.

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