Waco weather by month
Average highs run from 59°F in January to 97°F in July, and January nights average 36°F. It gets 36 inches of rain and melted snow a year, with almost no snow. Expect about 115 days a year at 90°F or hotter. The most comfortable months are March to May and October to November.
Best time to visit Waco
For comfortable weather, go in March to May 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 | 59°F | 36°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in | 4 | 0 | 12 | cool |
| February | 63°F | 40°F | 2.7 in | 0.4 in | 4 | 0 | 6 | mild days, chilly nights |
| March | 70°F | 47°F | 3.3 in | 0.1 in | 5 | 0 | 3 | mild |
| April | 78°F | 55°F | 3.3 in | 0.1 in | 4 | 1 | 0 | warm |
| May | 85°F | 63°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 9 | 0 | warm |
| June | 93°F | 71°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in | 4 | 23 | 0 | hot |
| July | 97°F | 74°F | 1.8 in | 0.0 in | 3 | 29 | 0 | very hot |
| August | 97°F | 74°F | 2.1 in | 0.0 in | 3 | 29 | 0 | very hot |
| September | 91°F | 67°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in | 4 | 19 | 0 | hot |
| October | 81°F | 56°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 5 | 0 | warm |
| November | 69°F | 46°F | 2.7 in | 0.1 in | 4 | 0 | 4 | mild |
| December | 60°F | 38°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in | 4 | 0 | 10 | cool |
| Year | 79°F avg | 56°F avg | 36.4 in | 0.7 in | 50 | 115 | 34 |
"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 Waco Regional Airport, TX (USW00013959), 6.1 miles from the city center. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Waco
The shortest day is December 21, with 10h 05m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 14h 12m. The earliest sunset comes around November 29 (5:24 pm) and the latest around June 24 (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 | 5:47 pm | 10h 19m |
| February | 7:10 am | 6:15 pm | 11h 05m |
| March | 7:38 am | 7:36 pm | 11h 58m |
| April | 7:00 am | 7:57 pm | 12h 57m |
| May | 6:32 am | 8:18 pm | 13h 46m |
| June | 6:23 am | 8:34 pm | 14h 11m |
| July | 6:34 am | 8:34 pm | 14h 00m |
| August | 6:54 am | 8:11 pm | 13h 17m |
| September | 7:13 am | 7:34 pm | 12h 21m |
| October | 7:32 am | 6:56 pm | 11h 24m |
| November | 6:56 am | 5:29 pm | 10h 33m |
| December | 7:20 am | 5:26 pm | 10h 06m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Waco 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 Waco getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 2.0°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Waco.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Waco?
August is the warmest month, with an average high of 97°F and an average low of 74°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Waco?
January is the coldest, with average lows of 36°F and highs of 59°F.
What is the rainiest month in Waco?
May gets the most precipitation, 4.4 inches on average. July is the driest at 1.8 inches.
Does it snow in Waco?
Very little. The normal yearly snowfall is under one inch.
When is the best time to visit Waco?
For comfortable weather, March to May 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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