Best MonthFebruary
TExplore Score8.1 / 10
Best TimeBest overall: February; strong alternatives: April and January.
Best SeasonWinter
Ideal TripWeekend
The strongest overall windows for Bastrop are February, April and January. February 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.
Bastrop is a small town in Texas’s Prairies & Lakes tourism region. It is most useful for travelers comparing sightseeing, history, road trip, scenic 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, CEDAR CREEK 5 S, located approximately 11.5 miles from the destination reference point. Scores help compare months; they do not replace a short-range forecast or current operating notices.
TExplore Score8.1Great
Compare all 12 months for Bastrop using climate normals, crowds, value, comfort and traveler-fit scores.
February Scores
The strongest month at a glance.
Weather9.1Excellent
Rain7.2Good
Crowds7.0Good
Value8.3Great
Comfort10.0Excellent
Outdoors9.0Excellent
Seasonal Appeal8.1Great
Cost$$Moderate
Best Time For
Best WeatherFebruary9.1 / 10
Least RainJuly7.4 / 10
Lowest CrowdsAugust7.6 / 10
Best ValueAugust8.4 / 10
FamiliesJanuary9.7 / 10
CouplesJanuary9.6 / 10
SoloJanuary9.1 / 10
RomanticJanuary9.4 / 10
RelaxingJanuary9.4 / 10
OutdoorsFebruary9.0 / 10
SightseeingJanuary9.9 / 10
How Long Should You Stay?
1 DayGreat
2 DaysGreat
3 DaysFair
WeekendExcellent
4–5 DaysLess Ideal
1 Week+Less Ideal
Sweet Spot: Weekend
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Bastrop in February
8.1 / 10 Great
February in Bastrop is typically cool to mild, with an average high near 65.6°F and low near 41.5°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 2.15 inches across 7.0 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect occasional rain. Light crowds and $$ – moderate conditions shape the overall trade-off. The month is strongest for sightseeing, families, couples, especially when the plan emphasizes sightseeing, history, road trip. Use the scores as a consistent comparison tool and check short-range forecasts and official access alerts before departure.
Weather9.1
Rain7.2
Crowds7.0
Value8.3
Comfort10.0
Outdoors9.0
Seasonal Appeal8.1
Cost$$
Month at a Glance
- Average High
- 65.60°F
- Average Low
- 41.50°F
- Rainfall
- 2.15 in
- Rainy Days
- 7.00
- Humidity
- 74.20%
- Daylight
- 11.10 hr
- Crowds
- Light crowds
- Cost
- $$ – Moderate
All 12 Months
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| Month | Overall | Weather | Rain | Crowds | Cost | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.1 | 9.0 | 7.0 | Moderate | $$ | Sightseeing, Families, Couples |
| February | 8.1 | 9.1 | 7.2 | Moderate | $$ | Sightseeing, Families, Couples |
| March | 7.8 | 8.9 | 6.5 | Busy | $$ | Sightseeing, Families, Couples |
| April | 8.1 | 9.0 | 7.0 | Moderate | $$ | Sightseeing, Families, Couples |
| May | 7.7 | 8.6 | 5.5 | Moderate | $$ | Sightseeing, Families, Couples |
| June | 7.4 | 7.8 | 6.8 | Moderate | $$ | Sightseeing, Families, Couples |
| July | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.4 | Moderate | $$ | Sightseeing, Families, Couples |
| August | 7.3 | 6.9 | 7.4 | Moderate | $$ | Sightseeing, Families, Couples |
| September | 7.6 | 8.1 | 6.5 | Moderate | $$ | Sightseeing, Families, Couples |
| October | 7.7 | 8.5 | 5.4 | Moderate | $$ | Sightseeing, Families, Couples |
| November | 8.0 | 8.9 | 6.7 | Moderate | $$ | Sightseeing, Families, Couples |
| December | 7.8 | 8.9 | 6.7 | Busy | $$ | Sightseeing, Families, Couples |
Best to Worst Months
- 1February8.1
- 2April8.1
- 3January8.1
- 4November8.0
- 5December7.8
- 6March7.8
- 7May7.7
- 8October7.7
- 9September7.6
- 10June7.4
- 11August7.3
- 12July7.2
GreatFebruary · April · January · November
GoodDecember · March · May · October · September · June · August · July
Season Overview
Spring
7.9 / 10April is the strongest month in this season, based on the same overall scoring formula.
Summer
7.3 / 10June is the strongest month in this season, based on the same overall scoring formula.
Fall
7.8 / 10November is the strongest month in this season, based on the same overall scoring formula.
Winter
8.0 / 10February is the strongest month in this season, based on the same overall scoring formula.
Traveler Suitability
Families9.7 / 10
Couples9.6 / 10
Solo9.1 / 10
Romantic9.4 / 10
Relaxing9.4 / 10
Outdoors9.0 / 10
Sightseeing9.9 / 10
Cost Through the Year & Crowds Through the Year
CostJan$$Feb$$Mar$$Apr$$May$$Jun$$Jul$$Aug$$Sep$$Oct$$Nov$$Dec$$
CrowdsJanModerateFebModerateMarBusyAprModerateMayModerateJunModerateJulModerateAugModerateSepModerateOctModerateNovModerateDecBusy
January in Bastrop
62.20° / 36.90°F 2.61 in Light crowds $$
January in Bastrop is typically cool to mild, with an average high near 62.2°F and low near 36.9°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 2.61 inches across 6.5 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect occasional rain. Light crowds and $$ – moderate conditions shape the overall trade-off. The month is strongest for sightseeing, families, couples, especially when the plan emphasizes sightseeing, history, road trip. 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, history, road trip, a 9.0/10 weather score, and light crowds relative to this destination's busier periods.
Things to Know
Conditions can change quickly; confirm forecasts, operating hours and reservation requirements.
February in Bastrop
65.60° / 41.50°F 2.15 in Light crowds $$
February in Bastrop is typically cool to mild, with an average high near 65.6°F and low near 41.5°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 2.15 inches across 7.0 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect occasional rain. Light crowds and $$ – moderate conditions shape the overall trade-off. The month is strongest for sightseeing, families, couples, especially when the plan emphasizes sightseeing, history, road trip. 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, history, road trip, a 9.1/10 weather score, and light crowds relative to this destination's busier periods.
Things to Know
Conditions can change quickly; confirm forecasts, operating hours and reservation requirements.
March in Bastrop
72.40° / 47.20°F 3.18 in Moderate crowds $$
March in Bastrop is typically mild to warm, with an average high near 72.4°F and low near 47.2°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 3.18 inches across 7.0 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect occasional rain. Moderate crowds and $$ – moderate conditions shape the overall trade-off. The month is strongest for sightseeing, families, couples, especially when the plan emphasizes sightseeing, history, road trip. 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, history, road trip, 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.
April in Bastrop
78.90° / 54.90°F 2.73 in Light crowds $$
April in Bastrop is typically mild to warm, with an average high near 78.9°F and low near 54.9°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 2.73 inches across 5.9 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect limited rain interruption. Light crowds and $$ – moderate conditions shape the overall trade-off. The month is strongest for sightseeing, families, couples, especially when the plan emphasizes sightseeing, history, road trip. 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, history, road trip, a 9.0/10 weather score, and light crowds relative to this destination's busier periods.
Things to Know
Conditions can change quickly; confirm forecasts, operating hours and reservation requirements.
May in Bastrop
85.30° / 63.90°F 4.67 in Light crowds $$
May in Bastrop is typically mild to warm, with an average high near 85.3°F and low near 63.9°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 4.67 inches across 6.1 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect occasional rain. Light crowds and $$ – moderate conditions shape the overall trade-off. The month is strongest for sightseeing, families, couples, especially when the plan emphasizes sightseeing, history, road trip. 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, history, road trip, a 8.6/10 weather score, and light crowds relative to this destination's busier periods.
Things to Know
Conditions can change quickly; confirm forecasts, operating hours and reservation requirements.
June in Bastrop
92.20° / 70.60°F 2.98 in Light crowds $$
June in Bastrop is typically warm to hot, with an average high near 92.2°F and low near 70.6°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 2.98 inches across 6.0 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect limited rain interruption. Light crowds and $$ – moderate conditions shape the overall trade-off. The month is strongest for sightseeing, families, couples, especially when the plan emphasizes sightseeing, history, road trip. 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, history, road trip, a 7.8/10 weather score, and light crowds relative to this destination's busier periods.
Things to Know
Plan strenuous activity early, carry extra water and allow for intense afternoon heat.
July in Bastrop
95.50° / 72.50°F 2.35 in Light crowds $$
July in Bastrop is typically warm to hot, with an average high near 95.5°F and low near 72.5°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 2.35 inches across 5.3 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect limited rain interruption. Light crowds and $$ – moderate conditions shape the overall trade-off. The month is strongest for sightseeing, families, couples, especially when the plan emphasizes sightseeing, history, road trip. 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, history, road trip, a 7.2/10 weather score, and light 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 Bastrop
97.10° / 72.60°F 2.55 in Light crowds $$
August in Bastrop is typically warm to hot, with an average high near 97.1°F and low near 72.6°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 2.55 inches across 4.3 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect limited rain interruption. Light crowds and $$ – moderate conditions shape the overall trade-off. The month is strongest for sightseeing, families, couples, especially when the plan emphasizes sightseeing, history, road trip. 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, history, road trip, a 6.9/10 weather score, and light 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 Bastrop
91.00° / 66.60°F 3.22 in Light crowds $$
September in Bastrop is typically warm to hot, with an average high near 91.0°F and low near 66.6°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 3.22 inches across 6.7 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect occasional rain. Light crowds and $$ – moderate conditions shape the overall trade-off. The month is strongest for sightseeing, families, couples, especially when the plan emphasizes sightseeing, history, road trip. 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, history, road trip, a 8.1/10 weather score, and light crowds relative to this destination's busier periods.
Things to Know
Conditions can change quickly; confirm forecasts, operating hours and reservation requirements.
October in Bastrop
82.40° / 56.00°F 5.14 in Light crowds $$
October in Bastrop is typically mild to warm, with an average high near 82.4°F and low near 56.0°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 5.14 inches across 5.2 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect limited rain interruption. Light crowds and $$ – moderate conditions shape the overall trade-off. The month is strongest for sightseeing, families, couples, especially when the plan emphasizes sightseeing, history, road trip. 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, history, road trip, a 8.5/10 weather score, and light crowds relative to this destination's busier periods.
Things to Know
Conditions can change quickly; confirm forecasts, operating hours and reservation requirements.
November in Bastrop
71.90° / 46.30°F 3.18 in Light crowds $$
November in Bastrop is typically mild to warm, with an average high near 71.9°F and low near 46.3°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 3.18 inches across 5.7 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect limited rain interruption. Light crowds and $$ – moderate conditions shape the overall trade-off. The month is strongest for sightseeing, families, couples, especially when the plan emphasizes sightseeing, history, road trip. 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, history, road trip, a 8.9/10 weather score, and light crowds relative to this destination's busier periods.
Things to Know
Conditions can change quickly; confirm forecasts, operating hours and reservation requirements.
December in Bastrop
63.90° / 38.90°F 2.93 in Moderate crowds $$
December in Bastrop is typically cool to mild, with an average high near 63.9°F and low near 38.9°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 2.93 inches across 6.6 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect occasional rain. Moderate crowds and $$ – moderate conditions shape the overall trade-off. The month is strongest for sightseeing, families, couples, especially when the plan emphasizes sightseeing, history, road trip. 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, history, road trip, 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.
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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 4805864 | Climate: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, USC00411541 https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/data/normals-monthly/1991-2020/access/USC00411541.csv, nearest complete station 11.5 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:Bastrop_tx_city_hall_2014.jpg (CC BY 4.0; Larry D. Moore) Last updated: 2026-08-11
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