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Waco, TX Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Waco, TX?
Waco, TX gets 37.5 in of precipitation a year over about 74 rainy days. August is the warmest month (average high 96°F) and January the coldest (average low 35°F).
Humid subtropical climate
Waco, TX has hot summers and mild winters. Daytime highs range from about 59°F in January to 96°F in August. May is usually the wettest month, and snow falls in winter. The most comfortable time to visit is typically February to April and November, when daytime highs sit near 70°F.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 37° | 61° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 55° | 77° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 73° | 94° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 56° | 80° |
How much rain does Waco get?
Waco gets 37.5 in of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 74 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 63% of the US.
May is the wettest month, with 4.4 in. July is the driest, with 1.9 in. May has the most rainy days, about 8.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 56 days, to August 27, 2023.
From September 2025 to August 2026 Waco got 32.0 in of rain, against a normal of 37.5 in for those months. June 2026 had the most, with 7.9 in.
See where Waco ranks: rainiest cities in the US, US cities with the most rainy days, rainiest cities in Texas.
Does it snow in Waco?
The snowiest winter on record is 2020–21, with 9.1 in.
The most recent measurable snow at the station fell on January 24, 2026.
From September 2025 to August 2026 the station measured 0.3 in of snow. January 2026 had the most, with 0.3 in.
See where Waco ranks: snowiest cities in the US.
Waco weather by month
Waco weather in January
In January, Waco averages a high of 59°F and a low of 35°F. It gets 2.7 in of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 53% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 86°F (1971) and the record low is 6°F (1982).
Waco weather in February
In February, Waco averages a high of 63°F and a low of 39°F. It gets 2.7 in of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 47% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 97°F (1996) and the record low is 2°F (2021). February is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Waco weather in March
In March, Waco averages a high of 70°F and a low of 46°F. It gets 3.5 in of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 41% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 96°F (1971) and the record low is 15°F (1980). March is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Waco weather in April
In April, Waco averages a high of 77°F and a low of 54°F. It gets 3.2 in of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 42% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 96°F (2006) and the record low is 25°F (2003). April is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Waco weather in May
In May, Waco averages a high of 84°F and a low of 64°F. It gets 4.4 in of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 36% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 100°F (2003) and the record low is 40°F (2013).
Waco weather in June
In June, Waco averages a high of 91°F and a low of 71°F. It gets 3.6 in of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 56% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 109°F (1998) and the record low is 42°F (2015).
Waco weather in July
In July, Waco averages a high of 95°F and a low of 75°F. It gets 1.9 in of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 55% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 109°F (1980) and the record low is 56°F (1994).
Waco weather in August
In August, Waco averages a high of 96°F and a low of 74°F. It gets 2.4 in of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 62% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 109°F (2023) and the record low is 55°F (1992).
Waco weather in September
In September, Waco averages a high of 90°F and a low of 67°F. It gets 3.1 in of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 63% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 112°F (2000) and the record low is 39°F (2000).
Waco weather in October
In October, Waco averages a high of 81°F and a low of 56°F. It gets 4.3 in of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 66% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 104°F (2023) and the record low is 26°F (1993).
Waco weather in November
In November, Waco averages a high of 69°F and a low of 45°F. It gets 2.9 in of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 52% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 89°F (2003) and the record low is 17°F (2019). November is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Waco weather in December
In December, Waco averages a high of 61°F and a low of 37°F. It gets 2.8 in of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 53% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 84°F (1977) and the record low is -4°F (1989).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Waco
October is the sunniest month in Waco, with estimated sunshine of 66% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. May is the cloudiest, at 36%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 52% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Waco is sunnier than 68% of the US.
Humidity peaks in May at 70% and is lowest in August at 52%.
Waco has about 95 days a year above 90°F. Waco is hotter than 91% of the US.
See where Waco ranks: sunniest cities in the US, cloudiest cities in the US, hottest cities in the US.
First and last freeze in Waco
The first fall freeze in Waco typically comes around November 21, and the last spring freeze around March 11. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 255 days.
Waco weather records
These records cover WACO DAM during 1970–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Waco station is 112°F, on September 5, 2000. The coldest is -4°F, on December 23, 1989.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 9.3 in of precipitation, on October 24, 2015.
47 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.5°F per decade since 1970.
The best time to visit Waco
The most comfortable time to visit is typically February to April and November, when daytime highs sit near 70°F.
Winter (December–February) is mild, with average highs around 61°F and lows near 37°F. Snow is possible.
Spring (March–May) is warm, with average highs around 77°F and lows near 55°F.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 94°F and lows near 73°F.
Autumn (September–November) is warm, with average highs around 80°F and lows near 56°F.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35° | 59° | 2.7 in | 7 | 59% | 53% | 86° | 6° |
| February | 39° | 63° | 2.7 in | 7 | 62% | 47% | 97° | 2° |
| March | 46° | 70° | 3.5 in | 7 | 60% | 41% | 96° | 15° |
| April | 54° | 77° | 3.2 in | 6 | 62% | 42% | 96° | 25° |
| May | 64° | 84° | 4.4 in | 8 | 70% | 36% | 100° | 40° |
| June | 71° | 91° | 3.6 in | 6 | 62% | 56% | 109° | 42° |
| July | 75° | 95° | 1.9 in | 4 | 55% | 55% | 109° | 56° |
| August | 74° | 96° | 2.4 in | 4 | 52% | 62% | 109° | 55° |
| September | 67° | 90° | 3.1 in | 6 | 55% | 63% | 112° | 39° |
| October | 56° | 81° | 4.3 in | 6 | 54% | 66% | 104° | 26° |
| November | 45° | 69° | 2.9 in | 6 | 63% | 52% | 89° | 17° |
| December | 37° | 61° | 2.8 in | 7 | 63% | 53% | 84° | -4° |
Station: WACO DAM, 9 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1970–2026; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Waco climate questions
How much rain does Waco get?
Waco gets 37.5 in of precipitation in an average year, over about 74 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Waco?
May is the wettest month in Waco, with 4.4 in. July is the driest, with 1.9 in.
How many rainy days does Waco have a year?
Waco has about 74 days with measurable rain in an average year. May has the most, about 8.
What is the hottest month in Waco?
August is the warmest month in Waco, with an average high of 96°F.
What is the coldest month in Waco?
January is the coldest month in Waco, with an average low of 35°F.
What is the record high temperature in Waco?
Within the available 1970–2026 station history, the record high at the Waco station is 112°F, set on September 5, 2000. The record low is -4°F, on December 23, 1989.
What is the sunniest month in Waco?
October is the sunniest month in Waco, with estimated sunshine of 66% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. May is the cloudiest.
When is the first frost in Waco?
The first fall freeze in Waco typically comes around November 21. The last spring freeze is around March 11.
What is the best time to visit Waco?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically February to April and November, when daytime highs sit near 70°F.