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The best time to visit Huntsville

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

Short answer

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

Huntsville is warmest in July (highs near 89°F) and coldest in January (lows around 34°F), with roughly 50 inches of precipitation across the year and January the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is February, March, April and October.

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

Huntsville weather by month

what to expect in Huntsville through the year

Here is Huntsville'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 Huntsville by season.

Jan
51°
34°
Cool
Wettest
Feb
60°
41°
Mild
Mar
64°
44°
Mild
Apr
70°
50°
Mild
May
80°
60°
Warm
Jun
87°
66°
Hot
Jul
89°
71°
Hot
Aug
89°
69°
Hot
Sep
83°
64°
Warm
Oct
75°
54°
Warm
Nov
65°
47°
Mild
Dec
54°
38°
Cool

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Huntsville?
The most comfortable time to visit Huntsville is usually February, March, April and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest January rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Huntsville?
July is the warmest month in Huntsville, averaging highs near 89°F.
What is the coldest month in Huntsville?
January is the coldest month in Huntsville, with lows around 34°F.
When is the rainy season in Huntsville?
The wettest month in Huntsville is usually January, out of roughly 50 inches of precipitation across the year.

Huntsville month by month