When to go · Waco
Waco, month by month
The best months for Waco: Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov. Months to avoid: Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedOutside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov). Across United States: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.14 °C / 2 °C, 6 rain days57 °F / 36 °F, 6 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryMixedOutside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov). Across United States: Still winter north; ski season in the Rockies; Presidents' Day weekend busy. Mardi Gras in New Orleans (date varies).17 °C / 5 °C, 6 rain days63 °F / 41 °F, 6 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGreatInside Waco's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.21 °C / 9 °C, 7 rain days70 °F / 48 °F, 7 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGreatInside Waco's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.25 °C / 13 °C, 6 rain days77 °F / 55 °F, 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Waco's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.29 °C / 18 °C, 8 rain days84 °F / 64 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGoodOutside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov). Across United States: Rockies and northern parks open; desert heat builds; hurricane season starts. Book parks months ahead.33 °C / 22 °C, 7 rain days91 °F / 72 °F, 7 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (35 °C+ and humid), plus Baylor home-game weekends if you want quiet.Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (95 °F+ and humid), plus Baylor home-game weekends if you want quiet.36 °C / 24 °C, 5 rain days97 °F / 75 °F, 5 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (35 °C+ and humid), plus Baylor home-game weekends if you want quiet.Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (95 °F+ and humid), plus Baylor home-game weekends if you want quiet.36 °C / 24 °C, 5 rain days97 °F / 75 °F, 5 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGoodOutside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov). Across United States: After Labor Day the crowds drop and parks stay open; Florida and the Gulf are at hurricane peak.32 °C / 20 °C, 6 rain days90 °F / 68 °F, 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside Waco's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.26 °C / 14 °C, 6 rain days79 °F / 57 °F, 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGreatInside Waco's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.20 °C / 8 °C, 6 rain days68 °F / 46 °F, 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov). Across United States: Holiday lights in New York, ski season opens; flights and hotels peak around Christmas and New Year.15 °C / 4 °C, 6 rain days59 °F / 39 °F, 6 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday