Best MonthApril
TExplore Score7.9 / 10
Best TimeBest overall: April; strong alternatives: February and October.
Best SeasonSpring
Ideal TripWeekend
The strongest overall windows for Lake Livingston State Park are April, February and October. April 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.
Lake Livingston State Park is a state park in Texas’s Piney Woods 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, LIVINGSTON 2 NNE, located approximately 7.3 miles from the destination reference point. Scores help compare months; they do not replace a short-range forecast or current operating notices.
TExplore Score7.9Good
Compare all 12 months for Lake Livingston State Park using climate normals, crowds, value, comfort and traveler-fit scores.
April Scores
The strongest month at a glance.
Weather8.7Great
Rain5.9Less Ideal
Crowds6.4Fair
Value9.0Excellent
Comfort10.0Excellent
Outdoors8.6Great
Seasonal Appeal9.3Excellent
Cost$Budget
Best Time For
Best WeatherFebruary8.7 / 10
Least RainJuly6.5 / 10
Lowest CrowdsAugust7.3 / 10
Best ValueAugust9.3 / 10
FamiliesFebruary9.6 / 10
CouplesFebruary9.5 / 10
SoloFebruary9.5 / 10
RomanticFebruary8.4 / 10
RelaxingFebruary9.3 / 10
OutdoorsFebruary8.6 / 10
SightseeingFebruary8.9 / 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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Lake Livingston State Park in April
7.9 / 10 Good
April in Lake Livingston State Park is typically mild to warm, with an average high near 79.2°F and low near 56.6°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 4.33 inches across 5.5 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect limited rain interruption. 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.
Weather8.7
Rain5.9
Crowds6.4
Value9.0
Comfort10.0
Outdoors8.6
Seasonal Appeal9.3
Cost$
Month at a Glance
- Average High
- 79.20°F
- Average Low
- 56.60°F
- Rainfall
- 4.33 in
- Rainy Days
- 5.50
- Humidity
- 76.60%
- Daylight
- 12.90 hr
- Crowds
- Moderate crowds
- Cost
- $ – Budget-friendly
All 12 Months
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| Month | Overall | Weather | Rain | Crowds | Cost | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.8 | 8.5 | 5.4 | Moderate | $ | Families, Couples, Solo travel |
| February | 7.9 | 8.7 | 6.0 | Moderate | $ | Families, Couples, Solo travel |
| March | 7.7 | 8.7 | 6.2 | Busy | $ | Families, Couples, Solo travel |
| April | 7.9 | 8.7 | 5.9 | Busy | $ | Families, Couples, Solo travel |
| May | 7.8 | 8.6 | 5.6 | Moderate | $ | Families, Couples, Solo travel |
| June | 7.0 | 7.2 | 5.0 | Busy | $ | Families, Couples, Solo travel |
| July | 7.1 | 6.9 | 6.5 | Moderate | $ | Families, Couples, Solo travel |
| August | 7.2 | 6.8 | 6.3 | Moderate | $ | Families, Couples, Solo travel |
| September | 7.6 | 8.0 | 5.8 | Moderate | $ | Families, Couples, Solo travel |
| October | 7.8 | 8.6 | 5.7 | Busy | $ | Families, Couples, Solo travel |
| November | 7.8 | 8.5 | 5.6 | Moderate | $ | Families, Couples, Solo travel |
| December | 7.4 | 8.3 | 5.0 | Busy | $ | Families, Couples, Solo travel |
Best to Worst Months
- 1April7.9
- 2February7.9
- 3October7.8
- 4May7.8
- 5November7.8
- 6January7.8
- 7March7.7
- 8September7.6
- 9December7.4
- 10August7.2
- 11July7.1
- 12June7.0
GoodApril · February · October · May · November · January · March · September · December · August · July
FairJune
Season Overview
Spring
7.8 / 10April is the strongest month in this season, based on the same overall scoring formula.
Summer
7.1 / 10August is the strongest month in this season, based on the same overall scoring formula.
Fall
7.7 / 10October is the strongest month in this season, based on the same overall scoring formula.
Winter
7.7 / 10February is the strongest month in this season, based on the same overall scoring formula.
Traveler Suitability
Families9.6 / 10
Couples9.5 / 10
Solo9.5 / 10
Romantic8.4 / 10
Relaxing9.3 / 10
Outdoors8.6 / 10
Sightseeing8.9 / 10
Cost Through the Year & Crowds Through the Year
CostJan$Feb$Mar$Apr$May$Jun$Jul$Aug$Sep$Oct$Nov$Dec$
CrowdsJanModerateFebModerateMarBusyAprBusyMayModerateJunBusyJulModerateAugModerateSepModerateOctBusyNovModerateDecBusy
January in Lake Livingston State Park
61.70° / 40.10°F 4.53 in Light crowds $
January in Lake Livingston State Park is typically cool to mild, with an average high near 61.7°F and low near 40.1°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 4.53 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
Conditions can change quickly; confirm forecasts, operating hours and reservation requirements.
February in Lake Livingston State Park
66.20° / 42.90°F 3.75 in Light crowds $
February in Lake Livingston State Park is typically cool to mild, with an average high near 66.2°F and low near 42.9°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 3.75 inches across 7.4 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 8.7/10 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 Lake Livingston State Park
72.60° / 50.80°F 3.67 in Moderate crowds $
March in Lake Livingston State Park is typically mild to warm, with an average high near 72.6°F and low near 50.8°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 3.67 inches across 6.6 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 Lake Livingston State Park
79.20° / 56.60°F 4.33 in Moderate crowds $
April in Lake Livingston State Park is typically mild to warm, with an average high near 79.2°F and low near 56.6°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 4.33 inches across 5.5 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect limited rain interruption. 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 8.7/10 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.
May in Lake Livingston State Park
85.40° / 66.00°F 4.47 in Light crowds $
May in Lake Livingston State Park is typically mild to warm, with an average high near 85.4°F and low near 66.0°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 4.47 inches across 6.6 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 8.6/10 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 Lake Livingston State Park
91.60° / 72.40°F 5.07 in Moderate crowds $
June in Lake Livingston State Park is typically warm to hot, with an average high near 91.6°F and low near 72.4°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 5.07 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 June for nature, scenic, photography, a 7.2/10 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 Lake Livingston State Park
94.70° / 75.20°F 3.22 in Light crowds $
July in Lake Livingston State Park is typically warm to hot, with an average high near 94.7°F and low near 75.2°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 3.22 inches across 6.5 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 July for nature, scenic, photography, 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.
August in Lake Livingston State Park
95.50° / 74.20°F 3.41 in Light crowds $
August in Lake Livingston State Park is typically warm to hot, with an average high near 95.5°F and low near 74.2°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 3.41 inches across 6.8 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 August for nature, scenic, photography, a 6.8/10 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.
September in Lake Livingston State Park
89.60° / 68.20°F 4.42 in Light crowds $
September in Lake Livingston State Park is typically warm to hot, with an average high near 89.6°F and low near 68.2°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 4.42 inches across 5.9 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 8.0/10 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.
October in Lake Livingston State Park
81.10° / 58.00°F 4.56 in Moderate crowds $
October in Lake Livingston State Park is typically mild to warm, with an average high near 81.1°F and low near 58.0°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 4.56 inches across 5.7 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect limited rain interruption. 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 8.6/10 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.
November in Lake Livingston State Park
70.90° / 48.60°F 4.54 in Light crowds $
November in Lake Livingston State Park is typically mild to warm, with an average high near 70.9°F and low near 48.6°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 4.54 inches across 6.1 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 November for nature, scenic, photography, 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.
December in Lake Livingston State Park
63.20° / 42.10°F 5.01 in Moderate crowds $
December in Lake Livingston State Park is typically cool to mild, with an average high near 63.2°F and low near 42.1°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 5.01 inches across 7.8 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 8.3/10 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://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/parks-map | Coordinates: Texas Parks & Wildlife park directory | Climate: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, USC00415271 https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/data/normals-monthly/1991-2020/access/USC00415271.csv, nearest complete station 7.3 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:Lake_Livingston_State_Park_Canoeing.jpg (CC BY 4.0; Larry D. Moore) Last updated: 2026-08-11
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