Highlands (TX) Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Highlands, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 34°C (93°F) in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 17°C (63°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 25°C (77°F) in August to 6°C (43°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Highlands experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1543 mm (61 in) of precipitation annually. Highlands experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 167 mm (6.6 in) in October, the wettest month, and 78 mm (3.1 in) in February, the driest month. For more details, please visit our Highlands Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Highlands can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 9.8 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, with only 4.7 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 Highlands.

The city experiences its highest humidity in September, reaching 77%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 73%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year