Amarillo, United States experiences average highs of 23°C (73°F) and lows of 10°C (50°F) throughout the year. The climate is relatively dry, with only 5 rainy days per month on average. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 10 hours per day. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Amarillo, United States Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Amarillo, United States. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Dec 
Wetter season: May–Oct At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
6.8/10
Best: May, June, September, October
UV Index
6
High
Temperature 23°C / 10°C
Feels Like 20°C / 7°C
Rainy Days 5
Rainfall 34 mm
Sunshine 10 h
Humidity 49%
Wind Speed 26 km/h
Dew Point 6°C
Snow Days 2 days
Frost Days 8 days
Hottest Month
34°C
July
Avg Low22°C
Rain8days
Coldest Month
-1°C
January
Avg High11°C
Rain3days
Driest Month
2days
December
Avg High14°C
Avg Low1°C
Windiest Month
30 km/h
April (Gusts 53)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, December due to less favorable weather conditions.
Sun Position
Sunrise 06:34
Daylight 14.5h
Sunset 21:05
Live conditions—
Amarillo on the map · live conditions
Amarillo, United States
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- United States
- City
- Amarillo
- Population
- 198.6K
- Elevation
- 1,118 m
- Coordinates
- 35.22°, -101.83°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 24°C
Avg Low 9°C
Rain 6 days/mo
1/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 33°C
Avg Low 21°C
Rain 8 days/mo
1/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 23°C
Avg Low 11°C
Rain 5 days/mo
2/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 13°C
Avg Low 0°C
Rain 3 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 11°C / -1°C . Feb: 15°C / 0°C . Mar: 20°C / 5°C . Apr: 24°C / 9°C . May: 27°C / 14°C . Jun: 32°C / 19°C . Jul: 34°C / 22°C . Aug: 33°C / 21°C . Sep: 29°C / 17°C . Oct: 24°C / 11°C . Nov: 17°C / 5°C . Dec: 14°C / 1°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 19 mm. Feb: 9 mm. Mar: 26 mm. Apr: 36 mm. May: 59 mm. Jun: 55 mm. Jul: 35 mm. Aug: 48 mm. Sep: 38 mm. Oct: 40 mm. Nov: 26 mm. Dec: 15 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 52%. Feb: 46%. Mar: 44%. Apr: 43%. May: 51%. Jun: 52%. Jul: 48%. Aug: 51%. Sep: 54%. Oct: 51%. Nov: 52%. Dec: 49%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 26 km/h . Feb: 28 km/h . Mar: 29 km/h . Apr: 30 km/h . May: 29 km/h . Jun: 27 km/h . Jul: 24 km/h . Aug: 23 km/h . Sep: 24 km/h . Oct: 26 km/h . Nov: 25 km/h . Dec: 26 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 8h. Feb: 9h. Mar: 10h. Apr: 11h. May: 12h. Jun: 13h. Jul: 13h. Aug: 12h. Sep: 11h. Oct: 9h. Nov: 8h. Dec: 8h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 4. Feb: UV 5. Mar: UV 6. Apr: UV 7. May: UV 8. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 8. Sep: UV 7. Oct: UV 6. Nov: UV 4. Dec: UV 3.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 3 days. Feb: 2 days. Mar: 1 days. Apr: 1 days. May: 0 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 1 days. Nov: 1 days. Dec: 2 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records. Average rainfall has remained broadly steady.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jul 2025 · 32°C | Jul · 34°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · -4°C | Jan · -1°C |
| Wettest month | Jun 2025 · 86 mm | May · 59 mm |
| Windiest month | Mar 2025 · 32 km/h | Apr · 30 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Poor 
February
Fair March
Fair April
Good May best
Excellent June best
Excellent July
Good August
Good September best
Excellent October best
Excellent November
Fair December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°C / -1°C | 6°C / -7°C | 3days (19 mm) Excellent | 8.3h Good | 52% Moderate | 3.6 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| February | 15°C / 0°C | 9°C / -5°C | 3days (9 mm) Excellent | 9.1h Good | 46% Moderate | 4.9 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| March | 20°C / 5°C | 15°C / 0°C | 4days (26 mm) Good | 10h Excellent | 44% Moderate | 6.1 High | Fair | View Details |
| April | 24°C / 9°C | 19°C / 4°C | 5days (36 mm) Good | 10.9h Excellent | 43% Moderate | 7.2 Very High | Good | View Details |
| May best | 27°C / 14°C | 25°C / 11°C | 8days (59 mm) Wet | 11.5h Excellent | 51% Moderate | 8 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| June best | 32°C / 19°C | 31°C / 18°C | 7days (55 mm) Good | 12.5h Excellent | 52% Moderate | 8.3 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| July | 34°C / 22°C | 34°C / 21°C | 8days (35 mm) Wet | 12.8h Excellent | 48% Moderate | 8.4 Very High | Good | View Details |
| August | 33°C / 21°C | 33°C / 20°C | 9days (48 mm) Wet | 11.8h Excellent | 51% Moderate | 8.1 Very High | Good | View Details |
| September best | 29°C / 17°C | 28°C / 16°C | 5days (38 mm) Good | 10.6h Excellent | 54% Moderate | 6.9 High | Excellent | View Details |
| October best | 24°C / 11°C | 20°C / 7°C | 6days (40 mm) Good | 9.3h Good | 51% Moderate | 5.5 High | Excellent | View Details |
| November | 17°C / 5°C | 13°C / 1°C | 3days (26 mm) Excellent | 8.3h Good | 52% Moderate | 4.1 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| December | 14°C / 1°C | 8°C / -4°C | 2days (15 mm) Excellent | 8.1h Good | 49% Moderate | 3.4 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Amarillo are May, June, September, October, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Amarillo, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Amarillo is July, with average daytime highs of 34°C (93°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Amarillo is January, with average overnight lows of -1°C (29°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Amarillo is May, averaging 59mm of precipitation across 8 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
Amarillo receives approximately 123 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is July with around 13 hours. Based on climate data for Amarillo.
The least favorable months to visit Amarillo are January, February, December, primarily due to less favorable weather conditions. For the best conditions, consider May, June, September, October instead.
The annual average UV index in Amarillo is 6, classified as high. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Amarillo is 49%, classified as dry. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes, Amarillo receives snow. Months with snowfall average 2 snow days and 3 cm (1 in) of accumulation, with about 8 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Amarillo are 26 km/h (16 mph). The windiest month is April with peak winds reaching 30 km/h (19 mph) (gusts up to 53 km/h / 33 mph).
Amarillo averages 11 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 37%. The clearest skies occur in October.
The annual average dew point in Amarillo is 6°C (43°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Amarillo has a Cold Semi-Arid climate, classified as BSk under the Köppen system. Arid climates have very low rainfall relative to temperature, with large swings between daytime heat and cool nights.
The 'feels like' temperature in Amarillo ranges from 7°C (45°F) to 20°C (68°F) on average. Wind chill makes winters feel noticeably colder than the actual temperature — layered clothing is recommended.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Amarillo. It earns a climate score of 8.4/10 with Excellent.
For June in Amarillo, pack Umbrella, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat, Sunglasses. With average highs of 32°C (89°F) and 7 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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