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Best Time to Visit Texas Hill Country

For the most comfortable weather in Texas Hill Country, aim for February – April and October – December. November tops our comfort score at 93/100, with highs around 69°F (20°C) and 2.0 in (52 mm) of rain. January is a good shoulder-season month. The toughest months are June – August, mainly because of heat.

Texas Hill Country, Texas, United States
Best months
Feb – Apr and Oct – Dec
Shoulder
Jan
Toughest
Jun – Aug
Warmest
Aug · 95°F
Coldest nights
Jan · 36°F
Wettest
May · 4.3 in
Driest
Feb · 1.5 in

Texas Hill Country weather by month

Highs run from 59°F to 95°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 30.6 in (777 mm) of rain.

23°32°41°50°59°68°77°86°95°104°59°Jan63°Feb71°Mar80°Apr85°May92°Jun94°Jul95°Aug88°Sep80°Oct69°Nov60°Dec075150
Daily low → high (°F)Monthly rain (mm, right axis)Best months
Monthly climate averages for Texas Hill Country, 2001–2025
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Avg high59°F15°C63°F17°C71°F22°C80°F27°C85°F30°C92°F33°C94°F35°C95°F35°C88°F31°C80°F27°C69°F20°C60°F16°C
Avg low36°F2°C39°F4°C47°F8°C55°F13°C63°F17°C70°F21°C72°F22°C73°F23°C67°F19°C56°F13°C46°F8°C37°F3°C
Rain1.9 in49 mm1.5 in39 mm2.6 in67 mm2.3 in59 mm4.3 in109 mm3.0 in75 mm2.3 in59 mm2.2 in56 mm3.4 in87 mm3.4 in86 mm2.0 in52 mm1.5 in39 mm
Humidity69%69%69%65%68%65%61%58%65%66%69%68%
Cloud51%57%56%55%57%43%40%38%43%40%46%52%
Comfort838988897266646374919385

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 465 m (1,526 ft), close to Texas Hill Country's own ~462 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.

Texas Hill Country season by season

Winter Dec – Feb

The cold peaks here: highs of 59–63°F (15–17°C), and nights reach 36°F (2°C). It's the driest season, with only about 5.0 in (127 mm) of rain, 16% of the year's total. Comfort peaks here: February and December rank with the year's best, and the season averages 86/100.

Spring Mar – May

Temperatures climb through the season, from 71°F highs in March to 85°F by May. It's the wettest season, with about 9.3 in (235 mm) of rain, 30% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 47°F (8°C). March & April are among the best-scoring months (season average 83/100).

Summer Jun – Aug

The warmest stretch of the year, with highs of 92–95°F (33–35°C). About 7.5 in (190 mm) of rain falls across these months, 24% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 70°F (21°C). It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (June – August), averaging 64/100.

Autumn Sep – Nov

Temperatures slide from 88°F highs in September to 69°F by November. About 8.9 in (225 mm) of rain falls across these months, 29% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 46°F (8°C). October & November are among the best-scoring months (season average 86/100).

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Plan by month

By comfort score: 7 Great and 5 Good. Great months: October – April. Tap a month for its own guide.

Texas Hill Country weather questions

When is the best time to visit Texas Hill Country?

For the most comfortable weather in Texas Hill Country, aim for February – April and October – December. November tops our comfort score at 93/100, with highs around 69°F (20°C) and 2.0 in (52 mm) of rain. January is a good shoulder-season month. The toughest months are June – August, mainly because of heat.

What is the rainiest month in Texas Hill Country?

May is the wettest month, averaging about 4.3 in (109 mm) of rain. February is the driest, with about 1.5 in (39 mm). The yearly total is around 30.6 in (777 mm).

What is the coldest month in Texas Hill Country?

January is the coldest, with average lows of 36°F (2°C) and highs of 59°F (15°C). The warmest is August, with average highs of 95°F (35°C).

Is Texas Hill Country humid in summer?

Not very: summer (June – August) humidity averages 61%, and highs peak around 95°F (35°C), so heat matters more than mugginess.

Does it get below freezing in Texas Hill Country?

Not on average: even in January, the coldest month, lows average 36°F (2°C). Individual cold snaps can still dip lower.

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