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When is the best time to visit Amarillo (Texas)?

Find the best time to travel to Amarillo (Texas), United States, with month-by-month weather, temperatures and precipitation. Also compare the local tourist crowds and the activities to do on-site.

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Amarillo (Texas) : best time to go in brief
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Best time to go to Amarillo (Texas)

Our tips and advice for choosing the best time to travel to Amarillo (Texas).

The maximum temperature in Amarillo (Texas) is on average 22°C over the year, with values generally ranging between 10°C in January and 33°C in July. About 520 mm of precipitation falls per year, with a minimum of 14 mm in November and a maximum of 76 mm in July.

The weather is pleasant to stay to Amarillo (Texas) in: April, May, June, July, August, September and October. However, the period when the weather is truly ideal is May and September.

In terms of crowd levels, the quietest periods are in January, while crowding is high in April, May, July, August, September, March and October.

Climate

Climate of Amarillo (Texas), United States

Temperatures, rain, sunshine and humidity allow you to quickly read the climate month by month in Amarillo (Texas).

Climate charts in Amarillo (Texas)

Temperatures

Average curve and range between monthly minima and maxima.
Average Min / max

Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall observed each month.
Average rainfall Days with significant precipitation (>5 mm) Days with precipitation

Average daily sunshine

Average sunshine hours per day by month.
Sunshine hours

Relative humidity

Average humidity observed over the months.
Average humidity

What is the climate type in Amarillo (Texas)?

Amarillo (Texas) has a semi-arid climate, which is a type of dry climate. More precisely, according to the Köppen-Geiger classification, it is a cold steppe (or semi-arid) climate (BSk).

Activities

What to do in Amarillo (Texas) and the best time to go depending on your interests?

Identify the best times for each travel desire in Amarillo (Texas) and the activities you wish to do there.

Activity calendar

Each dot indicates, month by month, whether conditions are more or less favorable in Amarillo (Texas).

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Activity Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.
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Crowd levels and tourist seasons

Compare the busiest periods and the quieter months to plan your trip to Amarillo (Texas) according to the atmosphere you seek.

Peak crowds
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High season
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Mid-season
FebruaryJuneNovemberDecember
Quieter period
January
Crowds at a glance

How do visitor numbers change in Amarillo (Texas)?

Visitor numbers in Amarillo (Texas) vary significantly depending on the time of year. The choice of month can therefore really change the atmosphere of the trip: livelier in high season, more relaxed and quieter in low season.

The high season is concentrated mainly in March, April, May, July, August, September and October, with more visitors, a livelier atmosphere and often increased demand for accommodations.

To travel with fewer crowds, the months of January, February, June, November and December are generally the most interesting in terms of crowds.

Updated on 15/09/2026

Visitor index month by month

An index from 0 to 100 to visualize how visitor numbers vary over the year.
Average score
53/100
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Frequently asked questions

Best time to go to Amarillo (Texas): Frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions we most often ask ourselves before booking.

The best weather conditions in Amarillo (Texas) are concentrated over 7 months: April, May, June, July, August, September and October. It is during this period that the weather is considered good to ideal.

Regarding weather, the least favorable months in Amarillo (Texas) are the following: January, February and December. Travel remains possible, but expect less pleasant conditions and a more flexible itinerary.

There is no real rainy season in Amarillo (Texas): precipitation remains fairly consistent from month to month. The wettest month is July (about 76 mm) and the driest is November (about 14 mm).

The hottest month in Amarillo (Texas) is July, with an average of 33°C during the day and 22°C at night. The coolest is January, with 10°C during the day and 1°C at night.

The sun is at its most generous in June, with about 14.3 hours of sunshine per day. The darkest month is December, with 8.1 hours per day.

Visitor levels are significantly higher during these months: March, April, May, July, August, September and October. For a quieter trip, aim for January, February, June, November and December. Over the year, the average visitor index is 53/100.

We detail the month-by-month weather of 12 nearby destinations, including Santa Fe (New Mexico), Odessa and Oklahoma. Compare them to build a coherent itinerary: conditions can vary from one city to another, even over short distances.
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