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Amarillo (TX) Climate by Month

The temperature in Amarillo can vary quite a bit throughout the year. Temperatures can be very warm during the warmest months, and cold during the cooler months. Amarillo has a dry climate with relatively low precipitation levels. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average day and night temperature

Visitors to Amarillo can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 10°C during cooler months like January. At night, temperatures typically average around -6°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Amarillo tends toward drier weather patterns, receiving approximately 483 mm of rain/snow per year. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, August receives moderate rainfall, averaging 87 mm of precipitation, recorded across 10 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, January brings less rainfall, with 11 mm over 3 rainy days.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Amarillo. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.8 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 6.7 hours of sunlight per day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The best time of year to visit Amarillo in the United States of America

During the months of April and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Does Amarillo have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January, February, November and December are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Amarillo?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Amarillo?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 10°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Amarillo?
    August tops the wettest month list with 87 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Amarillo?
    January is the driest month with 11 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Amarillo?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 353 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Amarillo (TX)

    Sat   Nov 23
    22°C | 4°C
    SW 25 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain

    Sun   Nov 24
    24°C | 10°C
    W 32 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain

    Mon   Nov 25
    12°C | 1°C
    N 29 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain