Climate Insights for Fort Worth
Downtown Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, United States
Climate Overview
The climate in Fort Worth is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 929 mm of precipitation falls per year. Fort Worth receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Fort Worth is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 3°C. Light snow can occur between January and February.The climate in Fort Worth is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 68°F and approximately 36.6 in of precipitation falls per year. Fort Worth receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Fort Worth is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 38°F. Light snow can occur between January and February.
Temperature
Temperatures in Fort Worth vary considerably across the year, with a 33°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 36°C and an average of 30°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 8°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Fort Worth vary considerably across the year, with a 58°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 96°F and an average of 86°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 38°F and an average of 46°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 20°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 11°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Fort Worth is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 929 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 77 mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 139 mm of rainfall. April and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 32 mm. That's 106 mm less than May, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between January and February, totalling around 5cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 3cm.Fort Worth is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 36.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3 in per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 5.5 in of rainfall. April and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1.3 in. That's 4.2 in less than May, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between January and February, totalling around 2in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 1in.
Wind
Fort Worth is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/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 14km/h in winter, 16km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 12km/h in autumn.Fort Worth is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 10mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4mph 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 9mph in winter, 10mph in spring, 7mph in summer, 8mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Fort Worth is during March and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 94 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 36°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 3°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Fort Worth is during March and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 65°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.7 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 96°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 38°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Fort Worth 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Fort Worth based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.