Climate Insights for Pharr

The climate in Pharr is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 538mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 81mm of rainfall. Pharr is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 12°C.

Temperatures in Pharr vary considerably across the year, with a 25°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 37°C and an average of 31°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 12°C and an average of 16°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 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Pharr is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 538mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 45mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 81mm of rainfall. July and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 18mm. That's 62mm less than September, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Pharr is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/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 19km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 13km/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 pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 16km/h in winter, 19km/h in spring, 18km/h in summer, 14km/h in autumn.

It is currently summer in Pharr, which began on June 21, 2026. Pharr 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 August at around 37°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 12°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (8 days from now).

The best time to visit Pharr is during January, February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 28mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 37°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Pharr 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. 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.