When to go · Lubbock
Lubbock, month by month
The best months for Lubbock: Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov. Months to avoid: Jun, Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedOutside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Nov). Across United States: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.12 °C / -3 °C, 4 rain days54 °F / 27 °F, 4 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryMixedOutside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Nov). Across United States: Still winter north; ski season in the Rockies; Presidents' Day weekend busy. Mardi Gras in New Orleans (date varies).15 °C / -1 °C, 4 rain days59 °F / 30 °F, 4 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGreatInside Lubbock's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.20 °C / 3 °C, 5 rain days68 °F / 37 °F, 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGreatInside Lubbock's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.25 °C / 8 °C, 5 rain days77 °F / 46 °F, 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Lubbock's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.29 °C / 13 °C, 7 rain days84 °F / 55 °F, 7 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (35 °C+ afternoons), late May–Jun (tornado season).Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (95 °F+ afternoons), late May–Jun (tornado season).33 °C / 18 °C, 7 rain days91 °F / 64 °F, 7 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (35 °C+ afternoons), late May–Jun (tornado season).Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (95 °F+ afternoons), late May–Jun (tornado season).34 °C / 20 °C, 6 rain days93 °F / 68 °F, 6 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (35 °C+ afternoons), late May–Jun (tornado season).Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (95 °F+ afternoons), late May–Jun (tornado season).33 °C / 19 °C, 6 rain days91 °F / 66 °F, 6 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Lubbock's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.29 °C / 15 °C, 6 rain days84 °F / 59 °F, 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside Lubbock's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.24 °C / 9 °C, 5 rain days75 °F / 48 °F, 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGreatInside Lubbock's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.17 °C / 2 °C, 4 rain days63 °F / 36 °F, 4 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Nov). Across United States: Holiday lights in New York, ski season opens; flights and hotels peak around Christmas and New Year.12 °C / -3 °C, 4 rain days54 °F / 27 °F, 4 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday