Best MonthFebruary
TExplore Score7.8 / 10
Best TimeBest overall: April; strong alternatives: February and October.
Best SeasonSpring
Ideal TripWeekend
The strongest overall windows for Livingston 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.
Livingston is a small town in Texas’s Piney Woods 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, LIVINGSTON 2 NNE, located approximately 2.2 miles from the destination reference point. Scores help compare months; they do not replace a short-range forecast or current operating notices.
TExplore Score7.8Good
Compare all 12 months for Livingston using climate normals, crowds, value, comfort and traveler-fit scores.
February Scores
The strongest month at a glance.
Weather8.7Great
Rain6.0Fair
Crowds7.0Good
Value8.3Great
Comfort9.9Excellent
Outdoors8.6Great
Seasonal Appeal7.9Good
Cost$$Moderate
Best Time For
Best WeatherFebruary8.7 / 10
Least RainJuly6.5 / 10
Lowest CrowdsAugust7.6 / 10
Best ValueAugust8.4 / 10
FamiliesFebruary9.6 / 10
CouplesFebruary9.5 / 10
SoloFebruary9.0 / 10
RomanticFebruary9.3 / 10
RelaxingFebruary9.3 / 10
OutdoorsFebruary8.6 / 10
SightseeingFebruary9.8 / 10
How Long Should You Stay?
1 DayGreat
Half DayLess Ideal
2 DaysGreat
Day TripLess Ideal
3 DaysFair
WeekendExcellent
4–5 DaysLess Ideal
1 Week+Less Ideal
10 Days+Less Ideal
Sweet Spot: Weekend
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Livingston in February
7.8 / 10 Good
February in Livingston is typically cool to mild, with an average high near 66.2°F and low near 42.9°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 3.75 inches across 7.4 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect occasional rain. Light crowds and $$ – 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.
Weather8.7
Rain6.0
Crowds7.0
Value8.3
Comfort9.9
Outdoors8.6
Seasonal Appeal7.9
Cost$$
Month at a Glance
- Average High
- 66.20°F
- Average Low
- 42.90°F
- Rainfall
- 3.75 in
- Rainy Days
- 7.40
- Humidity
- 82.90%
- Daylight
- 11.10 hr
- Crowds
- Light crowds
- Cost
- $$ – Moderate
All 12 Months
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| Month | Overall | Weather | Rain | Crowds | Cost | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.6 | 8.5 | 5.4 | Moderate | $$ | Sightseeing, Families, Couples |
| February | 7.8 | 8.7 | 6.0 | Moderate | $$ | Sightseeing, Families, Couples |
| March | 7.6 | 8.7 | 6.2 | Busy | $$ | Sightseeing, Families, Couples |
| April | 7.8 | 8.7 | 5.9 | Moderate | $$ | Sightseeing, Families, Couples |
| May | 7.7 | 8.6 | 5.6 | Moderate | $$ | Sightseeing, Families, Couples |
| June | 6.9 | 7.2 | 5.0 | Moderate | $$ | Sightseeing, Families, Couples |
| July | 7.0 | 6.9 | 6.5 | Moderate | $$ | Sightseeing, Families, Couples |
| August | 7.1 | 6.8 | 6.3 | Moderate | $$ | Sightseeing, Families, Couples |
| September | 7.5 | 8.0 | 5.8 | Moderate | $$ | Sightseeing, Families, Couples |
| October | 7.7 | 8.6 | 5.7 | Moderate | $$ | Sightseeing, Families, Couples |
| November | 7.7 | 8.5 | 5.6 | Moderate | $$ | Sightseeing, Families, Couples |
| December | 7.3 | 8.3 | 5.0 | Busy | $$ | Sightseeing, Families, Couples |
Best to Worst Months
- 1February7.8
- 2April7.8
- 3October7.7
- 4May7.7
- 5November7.7
- 6January7.6
- 7March7.6
- 8September7.5
- 9December7.3
- 10August7.1
- 11July7.0
- 12June6.9
GoodFebruary · April · October · May · November · January · March · September · December · August
FairJuly · June
Season Overview
Spring
7.7 / 10April is the strongest month in this season, based on the same overall scoring formula.
Summer
7.0 / 10August is the strongest month in this season, based on the same overall scoring formula.
Fall
7.6 / 10October is the strongest month in this season, based on the same overall scoring formula.
Winter
7.6 / 10February is the strongest month in this season, based on the same overall scoring formula.
Traveler Suitability
Families9.6 / 10
Couples9.5 / 10
Solo9.0 / 10
Romantic9.3 / 10
Relaxing9.3 / 10
Outdoors8.6 / 10
Sightseeing9.8 / 10
Cost Through the Year & Crowds Through the Year
CostJan$$Feb$$Mar$$Apr$$May$$Jun$$Jul$$Aug$$Sep$$Oct$$Nov$$Dec$$
CrowdsJanModerateFebModerateMarBusyAprModerateMayModerateJunModerateJulModerateAugModerateSepModerateOctModerateNovModerateDecBusy
January in Livingston
61.70° / 40.10°F 4.53 in Light crowds $$
January in Livingston is typically cool to mild, with an average high near 61.7°F and low near 40.1°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 4.53 inches across 7.7 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect occasional rain. Light crowds and $$ – 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 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 Livingston
66.20° / 42.90°F 3.75 in Light crowds $$
February in Livingston is typically cool to mild, with an average high near 66.2°F and low near 42.9°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 3.75 inches across 7.4 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect occasional rain. Light crowds and $$ – 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 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 Livingston
72.60° / 50.80°F 3.67 in Moderate crowds $$
March in Livingston is typically mild to warm, with an average high near 72.6°F and low near 50.8°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 3.67 inches across 6.6 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect occasional rain. Moderate crowds and $$ – 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 8.7/10 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 Livingston
79.20° / 56.60°F 4.33 in Light crowds $$
April in Livingston is typically mild to warm, with an average high near 79.2°F and low near 56.6°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 4.33 inches across 5.5 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect limited rain interruption. Light crowds and $$ – 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 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.
May in Livingston
85.40° / 66.00°F 4.47 in Light crowds $$
May in Livingston is typically mild to warm, with an average high near 85.4°F and low near 66.0°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 4.47 inches across 6.6 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect occasional rain. Light crowds and $$ – 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 Livingston
91.60° / 72.40°F 5.07 in Light crowds $$
June in Livingston is typically warm to hot, with an average high near 91.6°F and low near 72.4°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 5.07 inches across 7.4 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect occasional rain. Light crowds and $$ – 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 7.2/10 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.
July in Livingston
94.70° / 75.20°F 3.22 in Light crowds $$
July in Livingston is typically warm to hot, with an average high near 94.7°F and low near 75.2°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 3.22 inches across 6.5 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect occasional rain. Light crowds and $$ – 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 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 Livingston
95.50° / 74.20°F 3.41 in Light crowds $$
August in Livingston is typically warm to hot, with an average high near 95.5°F and low near 74.2°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 3.41 inches across 6.8 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect occasional rain. Light crowds and $$ – 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 6.8/10 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 Livingston
89.60° / 68.20°F 4.42 in Light crowds $$
September in Livingston is typically warm to hot, with an average high near 89.6°F and low near 68.2°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 4.42 inches across 5.9 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect limited rain interruption. Light crowds and $$ – 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 8.0/10 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 Livingston
81.10° / 58.00°F 4.56 in Light crowds $$
October in Livingston is typically mild to warm, with an average high near 81.1°F and low near 58.0°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 4.56 inches across 5.7 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect limited rain interruption. Light crowds and $$ – 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 8.6/10 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.
November in Livingston
70.90° / 48.60°F 4.54 in Light crowds $$
November in Livingston is typically mild to warm, with an average high near 70.9°F and low near 48.6°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 4.54 inches across 6.1 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect occasional rain. Light crowds and $$ – 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 8.5/10 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 Livingston
63.20° / 42.10°F 5.01 in Moderate crowds $$
December in Livingston is typically cool to mild, with an average high near 63.2°F and low near 42.1°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 5.01 inches across 7.8 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect occasional rain. Moderate crowds and $$ – 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 8.3/10 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://www.traveltexas.com/cities-and-regions/texas-cities/ | Coordinates: 2025 U.S. Census Gazetteer GEOID 4843132 | Climate: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, USC00415271 https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/data/normals-monthly/1991-2020/access/USC00415271.csv, nearest complete station 2.2 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:Livingstondds_(cropped).jpg (CC BY 3.0; Photolitherland ( talk ) Chris Litherland) Last updated: 2026-08-11
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