Best time to visit Hays, TX

A month-by-month travel weather guide based on NOAA 30-year climate normals.

The most comfortable travel window in Hays runs from October through May — 8 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Good
High
60.4°F
Low
38.9°F
Precip
2.65 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 10h 16m

February Good
High
64.6°F
Low
42.9°F
Precip
2.10 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 10h 57m

March Good
High
71.8°F
Low
49.3°F
Precip
2.86 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 11h 49m

April Excellent
High
78.9°F
Low
56.2°F
Precip
2.61 in

Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.

Daylight ≈ 12h 44m

May Good
High
84.8°F
Low
64.1°F
Precip
4.29 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 13h 31m

June Hot
High
91.0°F
Low
70.1°F
Precip
3.68 in

Summer heat. Avoid midday exertion; aim for morning and evening activities.

Daylight ≈ 13h 55m

July Hot
High
94.2°F
Low
72.3°F
Precip
2.10 in

Summer heat. Avoid midday exertion; aim for morning and evening activities.

Daylight ≈ 13h 46m

August Hot
High
95.4°F
Low
71.8°F
Precip
2.11 in

Summer heat. Avoid midday exertion; aim for morning and evening activities.

Daylight ≈ 13h 5m

September Hot
High
88.8°F
Low
66.1°F
Precip
3.65 in

Summer heat. Avoid midday exertion; aim for morning and evening activities.

Daylight ≈ 12h 10m

October Excellent
High
79.8°F
Low
57.5°F
Precip
3.97 in

Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.

Daylight ≈ 11h 15m

November Good
High
68.7°F
Low
47.7°F
Precip
2.94 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 10h 27m

December Good
High
61.4°F
Low
40.6°F
Precip
2.74 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 10h 4m

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