Texas Weather Forecast
Texas weather: 73°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Texas is a state in United States. Texas is a US state with its capital at Austin. It has a population of about 30.5 million. The capital is Austin.
Right now it is 73°F (23°C) in Texas with overcast. It feels like 71°F. Today runs from 63°F to 82°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.7/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Texas is February, March, August, September, October, November and December. The climate is temperate. January, May and July tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 97°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 40°F.
The closest major airport is Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), about 7 mi away. Nearby highlights include Big Bend National Park, Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Enchanted Rock State Natural Area and Palo Duro Canyon State Park.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 82°F is 4.1°F below the 86°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 9 AM to 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Texas today at 9.7/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Texas right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 3:47 PM, Oct 26 local time.
See the Texas forecast by time range
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Texas
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Oct 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 82° / 63° | 0% | 7 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 82° / 58° | 2% | 5 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 82° / 67° | 19% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌦️ Light showers | 83° / 69° | 35% · 0,2 in | 10 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 80° / 68° | 27% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌧️ Rain | 72° / 62° | 37% · 0,5 in | 11 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌧️ Showers | 66° / 63° | 22% · 0,4 in | 7 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 77° / 63° | 5% | 10 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 83° / 65° | 5% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 76° / 69° | 9% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 71° / 68° | 10% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 78° / 67° | 13% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 77° / 64° | 13% | 10 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 79° / 62° | 10% | 15 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 82° / 65° | 16% | 9 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 82° / 68° | 10% | 7 mph | 5 |
Climate in Texas month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59° | 40° | 3,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 69° | 49° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 78° | 56° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 81° | 63° | 6,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 86° | 68° | 7,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 92° | 74° | 5,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 92° | 75° | 6,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 97° | 77° | 1,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 93° | 73° | 1,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 86° | 65° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 73° | 55° | 2,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 67° | 48° | 1,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Texas
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Air quality and pollen in Texas
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Texas
Go in February, March, August, September, October, November and December. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, May and July - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by city in Texas
4 cities mapped in this atlas
Weather by national park in Texas
2 national parks mapped in this atlas
Weather by state park in Texas
2 state and provincial parks mapped in this atlas
Weather by county in Texas
4 counties mapped in this atlas
Weather by river in Texas
1 rivers mapped in this atlas
Explore Texas
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Texas?
Texas is a state in United States. Its coordinates are 30.2672, -97.7431. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Texas right now?
It is currently 73°F (23°C) with overcast. Humidity is 47% and wind is 5 mph.
When is the best time to visit Texas?
February, March, August, September, October, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Texas, which has a temperate climate. January, May and July are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Texas in?
Texas observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The local time is 3:47 PM.
How many people live in Texas?
Texas has a population of approximately 30.5 million.
What is the nearest airport to Texas?
The closest airports are Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), 7 mi away, George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), 145 mi away and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), 187 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Texas?
Popular options include Big Bend National Park, Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, Palo Duro Canyon State Park and Rio Grande.
What places are in Texas?
Texas covers 13 places in this atlas, including Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Big Bend National Park, Guadalupe Mountains National Park and Austin.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 26, 2026 at 3:47 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
