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Gainesville (TX) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Gainesville can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from very hot to mild. It also experiences much rain/snowfall throughout the year. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very hot to moderate in Gainesville. Average daytime temperatures reach a very hot 36°C in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 12°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -1°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Gainesville has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1104 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Gainesville can be quite wet during May, receiving approximately 172 mm of precipitation over 11 rainy days.

In contrast January, experiences much drier conditions, with 52 mm of rainfall, spread across 5 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Gainesville Precipitation page.

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

Forecast for Gainesville (TX)

Fri   Dec 27
20°C | 7°C
S 4 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Sat   Dec 28
19°C | 9°C
N 5 m/s
1 mm
partly cloudy and  chance of rain

partly cloudy and chance of rain

Sun   Dec 29
20°C | 5°C
SW 4 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

The best time of year to visit Gainesville 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:
  • Which is the warmest month in Gainesville?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 36°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Gainesville?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 12°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Gainesville?
    May tops the wettest month list with 172 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Gainesville?
    January is the driest month with 52 mm of precipitation.

  • 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.