Best MonthNovember
TExplore Score8.1 / 10
Best TimeBest overall: November; strong alternatives: February and April.
Best SeasonWinter
Ideal TripWeekend
The strongest overall windows for Cedar Hill State Park are November, February and April. 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.
Cedar Hill State Park is a state park in Texas’s Prairies & Lakes tourism region. It is most useful for travelers comparing nature, scenic, photography, hiking 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, JOE POOL LAKE, located approximately 1.3 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 Cedar Hill State Park using climate normals, crowds, value, comfort and traveler-fit scores.
November Scores
The strongest month at a glance.
Weather8.9Great
Rain6.7Fair
Crowds6.5Fair
Value9.0Excellent
Comfort10.0Excellent
Outdoors8.9Great
Seasonal Appeal8.9Great
Cost$Budget
Best Time For
Best WeatherNovember8.9 / 10
Least RainJuly7.5 / 10
Lowest CrowdsAugust7.3 / 10
Best ValueAugust9.3 / 10
FamiliesNovember9.7 / 10
CouplesNovember9.6 / 10
SoloNovember9.6 / 10
RomanticNovember8.5 / 10
RelaxingNovember9.4 / 10
OutdoorsNovember8.9 / 10
SightseeingNovember9.0 / 10
How Long Should You Stay?
1 DayGood
Half DayLess Ideal
2 DaysGreat
Day TripLess Ideal
3 DaysGood
WeekendExcellent
4–5 DaysFair
1 Week+Less Ideal
10 Days+Less Ideal
Sweet Spot: Weekend
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Cedar Hill State Park in November
8.1 / 10 Great
November in Cedar Hill State Park is typically cool to mild, with an average high near 67.6°F and low near 44.6°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 3.17 inches across 5.4 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect limited rain interruption. Light crowds and $ – budget-friendly conditions shape the overall trade-off. The month is strongest for families, couples, solo travel, especially when the plan emphasizes nature, scenic, photography. Use the scores as a consistent comparison tool and check short-range forecasts and official access alerts before departure.
Weather8.9
Rain6.7
Crowds6.5
Value9.0
Comfort10.0
Outdoors8.9
Seasonal Appeal8.9
Cost$
Month at a Glance
- Average High
- 67.60°F
- Average Low
- 44.60°F
- Rainfall
- 3.17 in
- Rainy Days
- 5.40
- Humidity
- 71.00%
- Daylight
- 10.40 hr
- Crowds
- Light crowds
- Cost
- $ – Budget-friendly
All 12 Months
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| Month | Overall | Weather | Rain | Crowds | Cost | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.9 | 8.5 | 6.6 | Moderate | $ | Families, Couples, Solo travel |
| February | 8.0 | 8.8 | 6.6 | Moderate | $ | Families, Couples, Solo travel |
| March | 7.7 | 8.7 | 5.9 | Busy | $ | Families, Couples, Solo travel |
| April | 8.0 | 8.8 | 6.2 | Busy | $ | Families, Couples, Solo travel |
| May | 7.7 | 8.4 | 5.0 | Moderate | $ | Families, Couples, Solo travel |
| June | 7.2 | 7.6 | 5.7 | Busy | $ | Families, Couples, Solo travel |
| July | 7.3 | 7.2 | 7.5 | Moderate | $ | Families, Couples, Solo travel |
| August | 7.5 | 7.0 | 7.3 | Moderate | $ | Families, Couples, Solo travel |
| September | 7.9 | 8.3 | 6.8 | Moderate | $ | Families, Couples, Solo travel |
| October | 7.7 | 8.5 | 5.3 | Busy | $ | Families, Couples, Solo travel |
| November | 8.1 | 8.9 | 6.7 | Moderate | $ | Families, Couples, Solo travel |
| December | 7.8 | 8.7 | 6.7 | Busy | $ | Families, Couples, Solo travel |
Best to Worst Months
- 1November8.1
- 2February8.0
- 3April8.0
- 4January7.9
- 5September7.9
- 6December7.8
- 7October7.7
- 8March7.7
- 9May7.7
- 10August7.5
- 11July7.3
- 12June7.2
GreatNovember · February
GoodApril · January · September · December · October · March · May · August · July · June
Season Overview
Spring
7.8 / 10April is the strongest month in this season, based on the same overall scoring formula.
Summer
7.3 / 10August is the strongest month in this season, based on the same overall scoring formula.
Fall
7.9 / 10November is the strongest month in this season, based on the same overall scoring formula.
Winter
7.9 / 10February is the strongest month in this season, based on the same overall scoring formula.
Traveler Suitability
Families9.7 / 10
Couples9.6 / 10
Solo9.6 / 10
Romantic8.5 / 10
Relaxing9.4 / 10
Outdoors8.9 / 10
Sightseeing9.0 / 10
Cost Through the Year & Crowds Through the Year
CostJan$Feb$Mar$Apr$May$Jun$Jul$Aug$Sep$Oct$Nov$Dec$
CrowdsJanModerateFebModerateMarBusyAprBusyMayModerateJunBusyJulModerateAugModerateSepModerateOctBusyNovModerateDecBusy
January in Cedar Hill State Park
58.30° / 32.60°F 2.73 in Light crowds $
January in Cedar Hill State Park is typically cool to mild, with an average high near 58.3°F and low near 32.6°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 2.73 inches across 7.7 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect occasional rain. Light crowds and $ – budget-friendly conditions shape the overall trade-off. The month is strongest for families, couples, solo travel, especially when the plan emphasizes nature, scenic, photography. Use the scores as a consistent comparison tool and check short-range forecasts and official access alerts before departure.
Why Visit
Choose January for nature, scenic, photography, a 8.5/10 weather score, and light crowds relative to this destination's busier periods.
Things to Know
Cold mornings are possible; pack layers and verify weather-sensitive services or trails.
February in Cedar Hill State Park
61.90° / 37.50°F 2.95 in Light crowds $
February in Cedar Hill State Park is typically cool to mild, with an average high near 61.9°F and low near 37.5°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 2.95 inches across 7.1 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect occasional rain. Light crowds and $ – budget-friendly conditions shape the overall trade-off. The month is strongest for families, couples, solo travel, especially when the plan emphasizes nature, scenic, photography. Use the scores as a consistent comparison tool and check short-range forecasts and official access alerts before departure.
Why Visit
Choose February for nature, scenic, photography, a 8.8/10 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 Cedar Hill State Park
69.20° / 45.00°F 3.80 in Moderate crowds $
March in Cedar Hill State Park is typically cool to mild, with an average high near 69.2°F and low near 45.0°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 3.80 inches across 7.4 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect occasional rain. Moderate crowds and $ – budget-friendly conditions shape the overall trade-off. The month is strongest for families, couples, solo travel, especially when the plan emphasizes nature, scenic, photography. Use the scores as a consistent comparison tool and check short-range forecasts and official access alerts before departure.
Why Visit
Choose March for nature, scenic, photography, a 8.7/10 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 Cedar Hill State Park
76.80° / 52.80°F 3.66 in Moderate crowds $
April in Cedar Hill State Park is typically mild to warm, with an average high near 76.8°F and low near 52.8°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 3.66 inches across 6.4 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect occasional rain. Moderate crowds and $ – budget-friendly conditions shape the overall trade-off. The month is strongest for families, couples, solo travel, especially when the plan emphasizes nature, scenic, photography. Use the scores as a consistent comparison tool and check short-range forecasts and official access alerts before departure.
Why Visit
Choose April for nature, scenic, photography, a 8.8/10 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 Cedar Hill State Park
83.90° / 60.80°F 4.70 in Light crowds $
May in Cedar Hill State Park is typically mild to warm, with an average high near 83.9°F and low near 60.8°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 4.70 inches across 8.8 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect occasional rain. Light crowds and $ – budget-friendly conditions shape the overall trade-off. The month is strongest for families, couples, solo travel, especially when the plan emphasizes nature, scenic, photography. Use the scores as a consistent comparison tool and check short-range forecasts and official access alerts before departure.
Why Visit
Choose May for nature, scenic, photography, a 8.4/10 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 Cedar Hill State Park
91.60° / 68.50°F 4.24 in Moderate crowds $
June in Cedar Hill State Park is typically warm to hot, with an average high near 91.6°F and low near 68.5°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 4.24 inches across 7.1 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect occasional rain. Moderate crowds and $ – budget-friendly conditions shape the overall trade-off. The month is strongest for families, couples, solo travel, especially when the plan emphasizes nature, scenic, photography. Use the scores as a consistent comparison tool and check short-range forecasts and official access alerts before departure.
Why Visit
Choose June for nature, scenic, photography, 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 Cedar Hill State Park
95.50° / 72.70°F 2.33 in Light crowds $
July in Cedar Hill State Park is typically warm to hot, with an average high near 95.5°F and low near 72.7°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 2.33 inches across 4.8 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect limited rain interruption. Light crowds and $ – budget-friendly conditions shape the overall trade-off. The month is strongest for families, couples, solo travel, especially when the plan emphasizes nature, scenic, photography. Use the scores as a consistent comparison tool and check short-range forecasts and official access alerts before departure.
Why Visit
Choose July for nature, scenic, photography, 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 Cedar Hill State Park
96.80° / 72.50°F 2.37 in Light crowds $
August in Cedar Hill State Park is typically warm to hot, with an average high near 96.8°F and low near 72.5°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 2.37 inches across 5.5 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect limited rain interruption. Light crowds and $ – budget-friendly conditions shape the overall trade-off. The month is strongest for families, couples, solo travel, especially when the plan emphasizes nature, scenic, photography. Use the scores as a consistent comparison tool and check short-range forecasts and official access alerts before departure.
Why Visit
Choose August for nature, scenic, photography, a 7.0/10 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 Cedar Hill State Park
90.40° / 66.20°F 3.12 in Light crowds $
September in Cedar Hill State Park is typically warm to hot, with an average high near 90.4°F and low near 66.2°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 3.12 inches across 5.5 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect limited rain interruption. Light crowds and $ – budget-friendly conditions shape the overall trade-off. The month is strongest for families, couples, solo travel, especially when the plan emphasizes nature, scenic, photography. Use the scores as a consistent comparison tool and check short-range forecasts and official access alerts before departure.
Why Visit
Choose September for nature, scenic, photography, a 8.3/10 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 Cedar Hill State Park
79.60° / 54.30°F 4.96 in Moderate crowds $
October in Cedar Hill State Park is typically mild to warm, with an average high near 79.6°F and low near 54.3°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 4.96 inches across 6.2 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect occasional rain. Moderate crowds and $ – budget-friendly conditions shape the overall trade-off. The month is strongest for families, couples, solo travel, especially when the plan emphasizes nature, scenic, photography. Use the scores as a consistent comparison tool and check short-range forecasts and official access alerts before departure.
Why Visit
Choose October for nature, scenic, photography, 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 Cedar Hill State Park
67.60° / 44.60°F 3.17 in Light crowds $
November in Cedar Hill State Park is typically cool to mild, with an average high near 67.6°F and low near 44.6°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 3.17 inches across 5.4 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect limited rain interruption. Light crowds and $ – budget-friendly conditions shape the overall trade-off. The month is strongest for families, couples, solo travel, especially when the plan emphasizes nature, scenic, photography. Use the scores as a consistent comparison tool and check short-range forecasts and official access alerts before departure.
Why Visit
Choose November for nature, scenic, photography, 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 Cedar Hill State Park
60.20° / 35.00°F 3.03 in Moderate crowds $
December in Cedar Hill State Park is typically cool to mild, with an average high near 60.2°F and low near 35.0°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 3.03 inches across 6.2 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect occasional rain. Moderate crowds and $ – budget-friendly conditions shape the overall trade-off. The month is strongest for families, couples, solo travel, especially when the plan emphasizes nature, scenic, photography. Use the scores as a consistent comparison tool and check short-range forecasts and official access alerts before departure.
Why Visit
Choose December for nature, scenic, photography, a 8.7/10 weather score, and moderate crowds relative to this destination's busier periods.
Things to Know
Cold mornings are possible; pack layers and verify weather-sensitive services or trails.
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How Scores Are Calculated
Data source: Catalog: https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/parks-map | Coordinates: Texas Parks & Wildlife park directory | Climate: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, USC00414597 https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/data/normals-monthly/1991-2020/access/USC00414597.csv, nearest complete station 1.3 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:Cedar_hill_state_park_perch_pond.jpg (CC BY 4.0; Larry D. Moore) Last updated: 2026-08-11
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