Dripping Springs Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Visitors to Dripping Springs can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a very hot 36°C (97°F) in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 16°C (61°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 23°C (73°F) in August to 3°C (37°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Dripping Springs experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 843 mm (33 in) yearly. Dripping Springs can be quite wet during May, receiving approximately 128 mm (5 in) of precipitation over 9 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (February), you will experience much drier conditions, with 28 mm (1.1 in) of precipitation spread across 6 rainy days days. For more details, please visit our Dripping Springs Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Dripping Springs can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 10.6 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 5.1 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Dripping Springs.

The city experiences its highest humidity in May, reaching 71%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 64%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year