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Best Time to Visit Tulsa

For the most comfortable weather in Tulsa, aim for March & April and October & November. October tops our comfort score at 89/100, with highs around 73°F (23°C) and 3.7 in (93 mm) of rain. May and September are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are January and July & August, mainly because of heat.

Tulsa, 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 · 5.7 in
Driest
Jan · 1.8 in

Tulsa weather by month

Highs run from 46°F to 94°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 39.8 in (1010 mm) of rain and snow.

14°23°32°41°50°59°68°77°86°95°46°Jan50°Feb62°Mar72°Apr79°May88°Jun94°Jul94°Aug86°Sep73°Oct60°Nov49°Dec075150
Daily low → high (°F)Monthly rain (mm, right axis)Best months
Monthly climate averages for Tulsa, 2001–2025
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Avg high46°F8°C50°F10°C62°F17°C72°F22°C79°F26°C88°F31°C94°F35°C94°F34°C86°F30°C73°F23°C60°F16°C49°F9°C
Avg low27°F-3°C30°F-1°C40°F4°C49°F10°C59°F15°C69°F21°C73°F23°C72°F22°C63°F17°C50°F10°C39°F4°C29°F-2°C
Rain/snow1.8 in45 mm1.9 in48 mm3.0 in77 mm4.1 in104 mm5.7 in144 mm4.4 in113 mm3.7 in93 mm4.0 in101 mm3.4 in86 mm3.7 in93 mm2.1 in54 mm2.0 in52 mm
Humidity75%75%73%72%75%72%64%63%66%68%73%76%
Cloud53%59%58%56%57%47%43%44%41%45%48%55%
Comfort616683847567595980898664

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 250 m (820 ft), close to Tulsa's own ~220 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.

Tulsa season by season

Winter Dec – Feb

The cold peaks here: highs of 46–50°F (8–10°C), and nights reach 27°F (-3°C). It's the driest season, with only about 5.7 in (145 mm) of rain or snow, 14% of the year's total. January is cold enough for snow. Comfort scores bottom out in January; the season averages 64/100.

Spring Mar – May

Temperatures climb through the season, from 62°F highs in March to 79°F by May. It's the wettest season, with about 12.8 in (325 mm) of rain, 32% of the year's total. May feels humid, with humidity near 75%. March & April are among the best-scoring months (season average 81/100).

Summer Jun – Aug

Peak warmth: highs of 88–94°F (31–35°C). About 12.1 in (307 mm) of rain falls across these months, 30% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 69°F (21°C). Comfort scores bottom out in July & August; the season averages 62/100.

Autumn Sep – Nov

Temperatures slide from 86°F highs in September to 60°F by November. About 9.2 in (233 mm) of rain falls across these months, 23% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 39°F (4°C). October & November are among the best-scoring months (season average 85/100).

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Plan by month

By comfort score: 6 Great, 4 Good and 2 Fair. Great months: March – May and September – November. Tap a month for its own guide.

Tulsa weather questions

When is the best time to visit Tulsa?

For the most comfortable weather in Tulsa, aim for March & April and October & November. October tops our comfort score at 89/100, with highs around 73°F (23°C) and 3.7 in (93 mm) of rain. 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 Tulsa?

May is the wettest month, averaging about 5.7 in (144 mm) of rain. January is the driest, with about 1.8 in (45 mm). The yearly total is around 39.8 in (1010 mm).

What is the coldest month in Tulsa?

January is the coldest, with average lows of 27°F (-3°C) and highs of 46°F (8°C). The warmest is July, with average highs of 94°F (35°C).

Is Tulsa humid in summer?

Not very: summer (June – August) humidity averages 66%, and highs peak around 94°F (35°C), so heat matters more than mugginess.

Does it get below freezing in Tulsa?

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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