Best MonthJanuary
TExplore Score7.2 / 10
Best TimeBest overall: November; strong alternatives: January and February.
Best SeasonWinter
Ideal Trip3 Days
The strongest overall windows for Arlington are November, January and February. November leads this dataset's balance of weather, rain, comfort, crowds, value and seasonal appeal. Travelers with different priorities should compare the full month table before booking.
Arlington is a city in Texas’s Prairies & Lakes tourism region. It is most useful for travelers comparing sightseeing, urban exploring, history, seasonal events across the year. This guide evaluates every month with one consistent framework covering temperature, precipitation, humidity, daylight, comfort, outdoor suitability, expected demand, relative cost and traveler fit. Climate values use the nearest complete NOAA 1991–2020 monthly-normal station, ARLINGTON MUNI AP, located approximately 3.4 miles from the destination reference point. Scores help compare months; they do not replace a short-range forecast or current operating notices.
TExplore Score7.2Good
Compare all 12 months for Arlington using climate normals, crowds, value, comfort and traveler-fit scores.
January Scores
The strongest month at a glance.
Weather9.0Excellent
Rain7.2Good
Crowds5.0Less Ideal
Value6.1Fair
Comfort9.8Excellent
Outdoors8.9Great
Seasonal Appeal7.8Good
Cost$$$Higher
Best Time For
Best WeatherJanuary9.0 / 10
Least RainJuly8.0 / 10
Lowest CrowdsAugust5.4 / 10
Best ValueJanuary6.1 / 10
FamiliesJanuary8.9 / 10
CouplesJanuary8.8 / 10
SoloJanuary9.6 / 10
RomanticJanuary8.5 / 10
RelaxingJanuary7.9 / 10
OutdoorsJanuary8.9 / 10
SightseeingJanuary9.9 / 10
How Long Should You Stay?
1 DayLess Ideal
Half DayLess Ideal
2 DaysGood
Day TripLess Ideal
3 DaysExcellent
WeekendGreat
4–5 DaysGreat
1 Week+Good
10 Days+Less Ideal
Sweet Spot: 3 Days
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Arlington in January
7.2 / 10 Good
January in Arlington is typically cool to mild, with an average high near 57.9°F and low near 36.6°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 2.34 inches across 6.2 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect occasional rain. Moderate crowds and $$$ – higher-priced conditions shape the overall trade-off. The month is strongest for sightseeing, solo travel, families, especially when the plan emphasizes sightseeing, urban exploring, history. Use the scores as a consistent comparison tool and check short-range forecasts and official access alerts before departure.
Weather9.0
Rain7.2
Crowds5.0
Value6.1
Comfort9.8
Outdoors8.9
Seasonal Appeal7.8
Cost$$$
Month at a Glance
- Average High
- 57.90°F
- Average Low
- 36.60°F
- Rainfall
- 2.34 in
- Rainy Days
- 6.20
- Humidity
- 73.10%
- Daylight
- 10.20 hr
- Crowds
- Moderate crowds
- Cost
- $$$ – Higher-priced
All 12 Months
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| Month | Overall | Weather | Rain | Crowds | Cost | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.2 | 9.0 | 7.2 | Busy | $$$ | Sightseeing, Solo travel, Families |
| February | 7.2 | 9.0 | 6.9 | Very Busy | $$$ | Sightseeing, Solo travel, Families |
| March | 6.8 | 8.8 | 6.1 | Very Busy | $$$ | Sightseeing, Solo travel, Families |
| April | 7.1 | 8.9 | 6.5 | Very Busy | $$$ | Sightseeing, Solo travel, Families |
| May | 6.7 | 8.5 | 5.2 | Very Busy | $$$ | Sightseeing, Solo travel, Families |
| June | 6.3 | 7.6 | 6.2 | Very Busy | $$$ | Sightseeing, Solo travel, Families |
| July | 6.5 | 7.3 | 8.0 | Very Busy | $$$ | Sightseeing, Solo travel, Families |
| August | 6.6 | 7.2 | 7.9 | Busy | $$$ | Sightseeing, Solo travel, Families |
| September | 6.9 | 8.4 | 6.6 | Very Busy | $$$ | Sightseeing, Solo travel, Families |
| October | 6.7 | 8.5 | 5.2 | Very Busy | $$$ | Sightseeing, Solo travel, Families |
| November | 7.2 | 9.0 | 6.9 | Very Busy | $$$ | Sightseeing, Solo travel, Families |
| December | 7.0 | 9.0 | 6.8 | Very Busy | $$$ | Sightseeing, Solo travel, Families |
Best to Worst Months
- 1January7.2
- 2February7.2
- 3November7.2
- 4April7.1
- 5December7.0
- 6September6.9
- 7March6.8
- 8May6.7
- 9October6.7
- 10August6.6
- 11July6.5
- 12June6.3
GoodJanuary · February · November · April
FairDecember · September · March · May · October · August · July · June
Season Overview
Spring
6.9 / 10April is the strongest month in this season, based on the same overall scoring formula.
Summer
6.5 / 10August is the strongest month in this season, based on the same overall scoring formula.
Fall
6.9 / 10November is the strongest month in this season, based on the same overall scoring formula.
Winter
7.1 / 10January is the strongest month in this season, based on the same overall scoring formula.
Traveler Suitability
Families8.9 / 10
Couples8.8 / 10
Solo9.6 / 10
Romantic8.5 / 10
Relaxing7.9 / 10
Outdoors8.9 / 10
Sightseeing9.9 / 10
Cost Through the Year & Crowds Through the Year
CostJan$$$Feb$$$Mar$$$Apr$$$May$$$Jun$$$Jul$$$Aug$$$Sep$$$Oct$$$Nov$$$Dec$$$
CrowdsJanBusyFebVery BusyMarVery BusyAprVery BusyMayVery BusyJunVery BusyJulVery BusyAugBusySepVery BusyOctVery BusyNovVery BusyDecVery Busy
January in Arlington
57.90° / 36.60°F 2.34 in Moderate crowds $$$
January in Arlington is typically cool to mild, with an average high near 57.9°F and low near 36.6°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 2.34 inches across 6.2 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect occasional rain. Moderate crowds and $$$ – higher-priced conditions shape the overall trade-off. The month is strongest for sightseeing, solo travel, families, especially when the plan emphasizes sightseeing, urban exploring, history. Use the scores as a consistent comparison tool and check short-range forecasts and official access alerts before departure.
Why Visit
Choose January for sightseeing, urban exploring, history, a 9.0/10 weather score, and moderate crowds relative to this destination's busier periods.
Things to Know
Conditions can change quickly; confirm forecasts, operating hours and reservation requirements.
February in Arlington
61.90° / 40.30°F 2.63 in Moderate crowds $$$
February in Arlington is typically cool to mild, with an average high near 61.9°F and low near 40.3°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 2.63 inches across 6.9 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect occasional rain. Moderate crowds and $$$ – higher-priced conditions shape the overall trade-off. The month is strongest for sightseeing, solo travel, families, especially when the plan emphasizes sightseeing, urban exploring, history. Use the scores as a consistent comparison tool and check short-range forecasts and official access alerts before departure.
Why Visit
Choose February for sightseeing, urban exploring, history, a 9.0/10 weather score, and moderate crowds relative to this destination's busier periods.
Things to Know
Conditions can change quickly; confirm forecasts, operating hours and reservation requirements.
March in Arlington
69.60° / 48.00°F 3.37 in Busy $$$
March in Arlington is typically cool to mild, with an average high near 69.6°F and low near 48.0°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 3.37 inches across 8.4 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect occasional rain. Busy and $$$ – higher-priced conditions shape the overall trade-off. The month is strongest for sightseeing, solo travel, families, especially when the plan emphasizes sightseeing, urban exploring, history. Use the scores as a consistent comparison tool and check short-range forecasts and official access alerts before departure.
Why Visit
Choose March for sightseeing, urban exploring, history, a 8.8/10 weather score, and busy relative to this destination's busier periods.
Things to Know
Reserve popular lodging, parking or timed entry early because demand can be elevated.
April in Arlington
76.90° / 55.00°F 3.13 in Moderate crowds $$$
April in Arlington is typically mild to warm, with an average high near 76.9°F and low near 55.0°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 3.13 inches across 6.7 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect occasional rain. Moderate crowds and $$$ – higher-priced conditions shape the overall trade-off. The month is strongest for sightseeing, solo travel, families, especially when the plan emphasizes sightseeing, urban exploring, history. Use the scores as a consistent comparison tool and check short-range forecasts and official access alerts before departure.
Why Visit
Choose April for sightseeing, urban exploring, history, a 8.9/10 weather score, and moderate crowds relative to this destination's busier periods.
Things to Know
Conditions can change quickly; confirm forecasts, operating hours and reservation requirements.
May in Arlington
84.00° / 64.00°F 4.33 in Moderate crowds $$$
May in Arlington is typically mild to warm, with an average high near 84.0°F and low near 64.0°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 4.33 inches across 9.1 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect a comparatively wetter pattern. Moderate crowds and $$$ – higher-priced conditions shape the overall trade-off. The month is strongest for sightseeing, solo travel, families, especially when the plan emphasizes sightseeing, urban exploring, history. Use the scores as a consistent comparison tool and check short-range forecasts and official access alerts before departure.
Why Visit
Choose May for sightseeing, urban exploring, history, a 8.5/10 weather score, and moderate crowds relative to this destination's busier periods.
Things to Know
Conditions can change quickly; confirm forecasts, operating hours and reservation requirements.
June in Arlington
91.60° / 72.20°F 3.54 in Moderate crowds $$$
June in Arlington is typically warm to hot, with an average high near 91.6°F and low near 72.2°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 3.54 inches across 6.9 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect occasional rain. Moderate crowds and $$$ – higher-priced conditions shape the overall trade-off. The month is strongest for sightseeing, solo travel, families, especially when the plan emphasizes sightseeing, urban exploring, history. Use the scores as a consistent comparison tool and check short-range forecasts and official access alerts before departure.
Why Visit
Choose June for sightseeing, urban exploring, history, a 7.6/10 weather score, and moderate crowds relative to this destination's busier periods.
Things to Know
Conditions can change quickly; confirm forecasts, operating hours and reservation requirements.
July in Arlington
95.90° / 75.00°F 1.70 in Moderate crowds $$$
July in Arlington is typically warm to hot, with an average high near 95.9°F and low near 75.0°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 1.70 inches across 4.3 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect limited rain interruption. Moderate crowds and $$$ – higher-priced conditions shape the overall trade-off. The month is strongest for sightseeing, solo travel, families, especially when the plan emphasizes sightseeing, urban exploring, history. Use the scores as a consistent comparison tool and check short-range forecasts and official access alerts before departure.
Why Visit
Choose July for sightseeing, urban exploring, history, a 7.3/10 weather score, and moderate crowds relative to this destination's busier periods.
Things to Know
Plan strenuous activity early, carry extra water and allow for intense afternoon heat.
August in Arlington
96.10° / 74.80°F 1.68 in Moderate crowds $$$
August in Arlington is typically warm to hot, with an average high near 96.1°F and low near 74.8°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 1.68 inches across 4.9 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect limited rain interruption. Moderate crowds and $$$ – higher-priced conditions shape the overall trade-off. The month is strongest for sightseeing, solo travel, families, especially when the plan emphasizes sightseeing, urban exploring, history. Use the scores as a consistent comparison tool and check short-range forecasts and official access alerts before departure.
Why Visit
Choose August for sightseeing, urban exploring, history, a 7.2/10 weather score, and moderate crowds relative to this destination's busier periods.
Things to Know
Plan strenuous activity early, carry extra water and allow for intense afternoon heat.
September in Arlington
89.30° / 67.80°F 3.32 in Moderate crowds $$$
September in Arlington is typically warm to hot, with an average high near 89.3°F and low near 67.8°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 3.32 inches across 5.4 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect limited rain interruption. Moderate crowds and $$$ – higher-priced conditions shape the overall trade-off. The month is strongest for sightseeing, solo travel, families, especially when the plan emphasizes sightseeing, urban exploring, history. Use the scores as a consistent comparison tool and check short-range forecasts and official access alerts before departure.
Why Visit
Choose September for sightseeing, urban exploring, history, a 8.4/10 weather score, and moderate crowds relative to this destination's busier periods.
Things to Know
Conditions can change quickly; confirm forecasts, operating hours and reservation requirements.
October in Arlington
79.10° / 56.50°F 4.72 in Moderate crowds $$$
October in Arlington is typically mild to warm, with an average high near 79.1°F and low near 56.5°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 4.72 inches across 7.7 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect occasional rain. Moderate crowds and $$$ – higher-priced conditions shape the overall trade-off. The month is strongest for sightseeing, solo travel, families, especially when the plan emphasizes sightseeing, urban exploring, history. Use the scores as a consistent comparison tool and check short-range forecasts and official access alerts before departure.
Why Visit
Choose October for sightseeing, urban exploring, history, a 8.5/10 weather score, and moderate crowds relative to this destination's busier periods.
Things to Know
Conditions can change quickly; confirm forecasts, operating hours and reservation requirements.
November in Arlington
67.30° / 46.30°F 2.62 in Moderate crowds $$$
November in Arlington is typically cool to mild, with an average high near 67.3°F and low near 46.3°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 2.62 inches across 6.5 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect occasional rain. Moderate crowds and $$$ – higher-priced conditions shape the overall trade-off. The month is strongest for sightseeing, solo travel, families, especially when the plan emphasizes sightseeing, urban exploring, history. Use the scores as a consistent comparison tool and check short-range forecasts and official access alerts before departure.
Why Visit
Choose November for sightseeing, urban exploring, history, a 9.0/10 weather score, and moderate crowds relative to this destination's busier periods.
Things to Know
Conditions can change quickly; confirm forecasts, operating hours and reservation requirements.
December in Arlington
59.10° / 38.60°F 2.81 in Busy $$$
December in Arlington is typically cool to mild, with an average high near 59.1°F and low near 38.6°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 2.81 inches across 6.6 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect occasional rain. Busy and $$$ – higher-priced conditions shape the overall trade-off. The month is strongest for sightseeing, solo travel, families, especially when the plan emphasizes sightseeing, urban exploring, history. Use the scores as a consistent comparison tool and check short-range forecasts and official access alerts before departure.
Why Visit
Choose December for sightseeing, urban exploring, history, a 9.0/10 weather score, and busy relative to this destination's busier periods.
Things to Know
Conditions can change quickly; confirm forecasts, operating hours and reservation requirements.
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How Scores Are Calculated
Data source: Catalog: https://www.traveltexas.com/cities-and-regions/texas-cities/ | Coordinates: 2025 U.S. Census Gazetteer GEOID 4804000 | Climate: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, USW00053907 https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/data/normals-monthly/1991-2020/access/USW00053907.csv, nearest complete station 3.4 mi | Humidity: NASA POWER 2001-2020 climatology https://power.larc.nasa.gov/api/temporal/climatology/point | Daylight: astronomical calculation at mid-month | Derived scores: TExploreVibe v2 documented methodology | Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Arlington_June_2020_1_(ATT_Stadium).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0; Michael Barera) Last updated: 2026-08-11
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