When to go · McAllen
McAllen, month by month
The best months for McAllen: Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec. Months to avoid: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
Month by month
- JanuaryGreatInside McAllen's best window: Nov–Mar (mild, dry, peak season); birding peaks in winter and spring migration.23 °C / 11 °C, 5 rain days73 °F / 52 °F, 5 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryGreatInside McAllen's best window: Nov–Mar (mild, dry, peak season); birding peaks in winter and spring migration.25 °C / 14 °C, 4 rain days77 °F / 57 °F, 4 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGreatInside McAllen's best window: Nov–Mar (mild, dry, peak season); birding peaks in winter and spring migration.28 °C / 17 °C, 4 rain days82 °F / 63 °F, 4 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGoodOutside the best window (Nov–Mar (mild, dry, peak season); birding peaks in winter and spring migration). Across United States: Good month for the Southwest, Washington cherry blossoms, the South; mountain roads still closed.31 °C / 20 °C, 4 rain days88 °F / 68 °F, 4 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGoodOutside the best window (Nov–Mar (mild, dry, peak season); birding peaks in winter and spring migration). Across United States: Warm and green; Memorial Day (last Monday) opens the summer season; timed-entry systems start at some parks.34 °C / 23 °C, 5 rain days93 °F / 73 °F, 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (long, hot, humid; heat index often above 40°C).Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (long, hot, humid; heat index often above 104°F).36 °C / 26 °C, 6 rain days97 °F / 79 °F, 6 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (long, hot, humid; heat index often above 40°C).Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (long, hot, humid; heat index often above 104°F).37 °C / 26 °C, 6 rain days99 °F / 79 °F, 6 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (long, hot, humid; heat index often above 40°C).Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (long, hot, humid; heat index often above 104°F).38 °C / 26 °C, 5 rain days100 °F / 79 °F, 5 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (long, hot, humid; heat index often above 40°C).Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (long, hot, humid; heat index often above 104°F).35 °C / 24 °C, 8 rain days95 °F / 75 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGoodOutside the best window (Nov–Mar (mild, dry, peak season); birding peaks in winter and spring migration). Across United States: Best all-round month: New England foliage, desert parks, cooler cities. High roads start closing late in the month.32 °C / 20 °C, 5 rain days90 °F / 68 °F, 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGreatInside McAllen's best window: Nov–Mar (mild, dry, peak season); birding peaks in winter and spring migration.27 °C / 16 °C, 4 rain days81 °F / 61 °F, 4 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberGreatInside McAllen's best window: Nov–Mar (mild, dry, peak season); birding peaks in winter and spring migration.23 °C / 12 °C, 5 rain days73 °F / 54 °F, 5 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday