Climate Insights for Fort Davis

The climate in Fort Davis is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 496mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 116mm of rainfall. Fort Davis is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, July, August. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 1°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperatures in Fort Davis vary considerably across the year, with a 31°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is June, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 6°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Fort Davis is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 496mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 41mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 116mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 15mm. That's 101mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 12cm annually. December is the snowiest month with approximately 4cm.

Fort Davis is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 19km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 23km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 15km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 20km/h in winter, 22km/h in spring, 17km/h in summer, 17km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Fort Davis, which began on March 20, 2026. Fort Davis is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in June at around 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 1°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 85 days from now.

The best time to visit Fort Davis is during April, May, July, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 48mm per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 32°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 1°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Fort Davis based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.