Amarillo (TX) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
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 maximum day and minimum night temperature
Visitors to Amarillo can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum 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 drop to an average of around -6°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
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. For more details, please visit our Amarillo Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Amarillo.
The city experiences its highest humidity in September, reaching 60%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 47%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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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:
Yes, the months of January, February, November and December are very dry.
July has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 10°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 87 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 11 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 353 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
