Rockwall (TX) Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Rockwall, Texas, United States of America is 25°C (77°F), with daytime highs ranging from 13°C (55°F) in January to 36°C (97°F) in August. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Rockwall compares to cities worldwide.
Rockwall Monthly Temperatures
With significant temperature fluctuations, Rockwall enjoys distinct seasons year-round. Nighttime lows range from 24°C (75°F) in August to 1°C (34°F) in January.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Rockwall by month:
The minimum temperature is often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the highest temperature is usually reached at 3 PM, when the sun's heating effect is strongest. August, the warmest month, gets 305 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Temperature: Rockwall vs the United States of America
The map below shows the annual temperature across the United States of America. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Rockwall vs World: Temperature Compared
Rockwall's average annual maximum temperature is 25°C (77°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Barcelona, Spain has an annual average of around 21°C (70°F), with warm summers and mild, fairly short winters.
Interlaken, Switzerland averages 8°C (46°F) a year, with cold winters and cool summers thanks to its Alpine setting.
Shanghai, China averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with warm summers, mild winters, and a noticeable spring and autumn.
Brisbane, Australia averages 26°C (79°F) a year, with warm winters and hot, humid summers.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Rockwall?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In Rockwall, January is the coolest month, with average highs of 13°C (55°F) and humidity around 68% — considered high. In August, the warmest month, temperatures average 36°C (97°F) with 60% humidity — conditions that feel high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Seasonal temperature shifts influence more than just how warm it feels — they also drive changes in rainfall, cloud cover, and wind patterns throughout the year.
Warmer air holds more moisture, which tends to mean heavier or more frequent rain during the warmer months. When temperatures drop in winter, any precipitation that does fall is more likely to come as snow or sleet, though in Rockwall this rarely lasts long on the ground.
For more on Rockwall's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Rockwall climate page.
