Skip to main content
CheckWeather USLubbockBest time to visit

The best time to visit Lubbock

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

Short answer

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

Lubbock is warmest in August (highs near 98°F) and coldest in January (lows around 31°F), with roughly 14 inches of precipitation across the year and May the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is February, March, April and November. Expect overnight frost in January.

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

Lubbock weather by month

what to expect in Lubbock through the year

Here is Lubbock'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 Lubbock by season.

Jan
53°
31°
Cool
Feb
62°
37°
Mild
Mar
68°
43°
Mild
Apr
76°
50°
Warm
May
84°
60°
Warm
Wettest
Jun
91°
69°
Hot
Jul
95°
72°
Hot
Aug
98°
75°
Hot
Sep
87°
65°
Hot
Oct
79°
56°
Warm
Nov
64°
42°
Mild
Dec
58°
37°
Mild

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Lubbock?
The most comfortable time to visit Lubbock is usually February, March, April 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 Lubbock?
August is the warmest month in Lubbock, averaging highs near 98°F.
What is the coldest month in Lubbock?
January is the coldest month in Lubbock, with lows around 31°F. Overnight frost is likely in January.
When is the rainy season in Lubbock?
The wettest month in Lubbock is usually May, out of roughly 14 inches of precipitation across the year.

Lubbock month by month