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The best time to visit Amarillo

Month-by-month climate averages for Amarillo, TX, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Amarillo is usually March, April, October and November, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest May rain is behind you.

Amarillo is warmest in August (highs near 95°F) and coldest in January (lows around 28°F), with roughly 18 inches of precipitation across the year and May the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is March, April, October and November. Expect overnight frost in January.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Amarillo forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Amarillo weather by month

what to expect in Amarillo through the year

Here is Amarillo's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °F, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Amarillo by season.

Jan
49°
28°
Cool
Feb
58°
34°
Mild
Mar
63°
39°
Mild
Apr
72°
47°
Warm
May
80°
57°
Warm
Wettest
Jun
89°
66°
Hot
Jul
93°
71°
Hot
Aug
95°
72°
Hot
Sep
87°
64°
Hot
Oct
77°
53°
Warm
Nov
62°
40°
Mild
Dec
55°
34°
Cool

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Amarillo?
The most comfortable time to visit Amarillo is usually March, April, October and November, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest May rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Amarillo?
August is the warmest month in Amarillo, averaging highs near 95°F.
What is the coldest month in Amarillo?
January is the coldest month in Amarillo, with lows around 28°F. Overnight frost is likely in January.
When is the rainy season in Amarillo?
The wettest month in Amarillo is usually May, out of roughly 18 inches of precipitation across the year.

Amarillo month by month