Temple weather by month
Average highs run from 60°F in January to 95°F in July, and January nights average 36°F. It gets 37 inches of rain and melted snow a year, with almost no snow. Expect about 118 days a year at 90°F or hotter. The most comfortable months are March to April and October to November.
Best time to visit Temple
For comfortable weather, go in March to April and October to November. In those months the average high stays between 62°F and 86°F, nights average 42°F or warmer, and rain stays under 4.5 inches for the month.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Snow | Wet days | Days 90°F+ | Nights below 32°F | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F | 36°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 0 | 12 | cool |
| February | 64°F | 39°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in | 4 | 0 | 7 | mild days, chilly nights |
| March | 71°F | 46°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 0 | 2 | mild |
| April | 78°F | 54°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in | 4 | 2 | 0 | warm |
| May | 85°F | 63°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 9 | 0 | warm |
| June | 91°F | 70°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 23 | 0 | hot |
| July | 95°F | 72°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in | 3 | 29 | 0 | very hot |
| August | 96°F | 72°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in | 3 | 29 | 0 | very hot |
| September | 90°F | 66°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 20 | 0 | hot |
| October | 81°F | 56°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in | 4 | 6 | 0 | warm |
| November | 69°F | 46°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 0 | 3 | mild |
| December | 61°F | 38°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in | 4 | 0 | 9 | cool |
| Year | 78°F avg | 55°F avg | 37.0 in | 0.0 in | 53 | 118 | 33 |
"Wet days" are days with at least 0.1 inch of precipitation. "Feels" is a plain-language label for the average high. Normals for 1991-2020 from NOAA NCEI, station Stillhouse Hollow Dam, TX (USC00418646), 10 miles from the city center. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Temple
The shortest day is December 21, with 10h 07m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 14h 10m. The earliest sunset comes around November 28 (5:26 pm) and the latest around June 28 (8:37 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 129 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:28 am | 5:49 pm | 10h 21m |
| February | 7:10 am | 6:16 pm | 11h 06m |
| March | 7:39 am | 7:37 pm | 11h 58m |
| April | 7:01 am | 7:57 pm | 12h 56m |
| May | 6:34 am | 8:17 pm | 13h 44m |
| June | 6:25 am | 8:34 pm | 14h 09m |
| July | 6:36 am | 8:34 pm | 13h 58m |
| August | 6:55 am | 8:11 pm | 13h 16m |
| September | 7:13 am | 7:34 pm | 12h 21m |
| October | 7:32 am | 6:57 pm | 11h 25m |
| November | 6:56 am | 5:31 pm | 10h 34m |
| December | 7:20 am | 5:28 pm | 10h 08m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Temple with NOAA's solar equations, in local clock time (Central Time, including daylight saving time where it applies). Times shift by a minute or two from year to year.
Is Temple getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 2.6°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Temple.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Temple?
August is the warmest month, with an average high of 96°F and an average low of 72°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Temple?
January is the coldest, with average lows of 36°F and highs of 60°F.
What is the rainiest month in Temple?
May gets the most precipitation, 4.9 inches on average. July is the driest at 1.9 inches.
Does it snow in Temple?
Very little. The normal yearly snowfall is under one inch.
When is the best time to visit Temple?
For comfortable weather, March to April and October to November. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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