Best Time to Visit Fort Worth, Texas

Spring and fall: the sweet spots

March, April and November top our comfort score, and October and February rate Excellent too. Days are mild, evenings are cool, and you can sit on a patio in the Stockyards or along Sundance Square without melting. April hits 26°C in the afternoon, which feels just right for walking between the Kimbell, the Modern and the Amon Carter in the Cultural District.

Spring brings rain, though. May is the wettest month, with 122 mm over 13 days, and storms can roll in fast. They usually pass, but they can wreck an outdoor plan. October is also fairly wet, yet it's a lovely month for the Fort Worth Botanic Garden and the Trinity Trails by the river.

Summer: hot, so plan around it

June to August are rated Fair for good reason. July and August tie for the hottest, with highs of 37°C, and August has the warmest nights. The sun is out for over nine hours a day, so the afternoons are tough.

Do your outdoor stuff early or late. Spend the middle of the day inside a museum, or at the Fort Worth Water Gardens' cooler corners after sunset. Travelling with kids? The Fort Worth Zoo is much nicer in the morning. Summer is low season for hotels, so rooms are often easier to find, and the heat keeps casual visitors away.

Winter: mild, grey and quiet

December through February are cool rather than cold. Highs sit between 14°C and 16°C, and nights can dip close to freezing in January. It's the dimmest time of year, with about five hours of sun a day, so it can feel grey. Still, it's a fine time for honky-tonks (Texas country music bars) and a slow steak dinner.

Events through the year

Late January to early February is the big one: the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo, one of the oldest in the country. It fills hotels near the Will Rogers Memorial Center, so expect crowds in an otherwise quiet season. The Stockyards also hold twice-daily cattle drives all year, so you won't miss them in any month.

Spring and fall are busiest overall, thanks to the good weather and weekend events. If you hate crowds, aim for a midweek visit in November or early March.