Best MonthNovember
TExplore Score7.8 / 10
Best TimeBest overall: November; strong alternatives: April and February.
Best SeasonSpring
Ideal Trip3 Days
The strongest overall windows for Odessa are November, April 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.
Odessa is a city in Texas’s Big Bend Country 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, ODESSA, located approximately 0.8 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 Odessa using climate normals, crowds, value, comfort and traveler-fit scores.
November Scores
The strongest month at a glance.
Weather9.7Excellent
Rain9.0Excellent
Crowds4.4Less Ideal
Value5.8Less Ideal
Comfort10.0Excellent
Outdoors9.7Excellent
Seasonal Appeal9.8Excellent
Cost$$$Higher
Best Time For
Best WeatherMarch9.7 / 10
Least RainDecember9.1 / 10
Lowest CrowdsAugust5.5 / 10
Best ValueAugust6.3 / 10
FamiliesFebruary9.1 / 10
CouplesFebruary9.0 / 10
SoloFebruary9.8 / 10
RomanticFebruary8.7 / 10
RelaxingFebruary8.1 / 10
OutdoorsMarch9.7 / 10
SightseeingJanuary10.0 / 10
How Long Should You Stay?
1 DayLess Ideal
Half DayLess Ideal
2 DaysGood
Day TripLess Ideal
3 DaysExcellent
WeekendGreat
4–5 DaysGreat
1 Week+Good
10 Days+Less Ideal
Sweet Spot: 3 Days
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Odessa in November
7.8 / 10 Good
November in Odessa is typically cool to mild, with an average high near 66.0°F and low near 41.4°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 0.61 inches across 2.9 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect limited rain interruption. Busy and $$$ – 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.
Weather9.7
Rain9.0
Crowds4.4
Value5.8
Comfort10.0
Outdoors9.7
Seasonal Appeal9.8
Cost$$$
Month at a Glance
- Average High
- 66.00°F
- Average Low
- 41.40°F
- Rainfall
- 0.61 in
- Rainy Days
- 2.90
- Humidity
- 54.50%
- Daylight
- 10.50 hr
- Crowds
- Busy
- Cost
- $$$ – Higher-priced
All 12 Months
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| Month | Overall | Weather | Rain | Crowds | Cost | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.6 | 9.2 | 8.9 | Very Busy | $$$ | Sightseeing, Solo travel, Families |
| February | 7.7 | 9.5 | 9.0 | Very Busy | $$$ | Sightseeing, Solo travel, Families |
| March | 7.6 | 9.7 | 9.0 | Very Busy | $$$ | Sightseeing, Solo travel, Families |
| April | 7.8 | 9.7 | 9.0 | Very Busy | $$$ | Sightseeing, Solo travel, Families |
| May | 7.5 | 9.4 | 8.2 | Very Busy | $$$ | Sightseeing, Solo travel, Families |
| June | 6.9 | 8.1 | 8.6 | Very Busy | $$$ | Sightseeing, Solo travel, Families |
| July | 6.7 | 7.9 | 8.2 | Busy | $$$ | Sightseeing, Solo travel, Families |
| August | 7.0 | 8.0 | 8.1 | Busy | $$$ | Sightseeing, Solo travel, Families |
| September | 7.4 | 9.3 | 7.9 | Very Busy | $$$ | Sightseeing, Solo travel, Families |
| October | 7.6 | 9.5 | 8.4 | Very Busy | $$$ | Sightseeing, Solo travel, Families |
| November | 7.8 | 9.7 | 9.0 | Very Busy | $$$ | Sightseeing, Solo travel, Families |
| December | 7.5 | 9.4 | 9.1 | Very Busy | $$$ | Sightseeing, Solo travel, Families |
Best to Worst Months
- 1November7.8
- 2April7.8
- 3February7.7
- 4October7.6
- 5January7.6
- 6March7.6
- 7May7.5
- 8December7.5
- 9September7.4
- 10August7.0
- 11June6.9
- 12July6.7
GoodNovember · April · February · October · January · March · May · December · September
FairAugust · June · July
Season Overview
Spring
7.6 / 10April is the strongest month in this season, based on the same overall scoring formula.
Summer
6.8 / 10August is the strongest month in this season, based on the same overall scoring formula.
Fall
7.6 / 10November 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
Families9.1 / 10
Couples9.0 / 10
Solo9.8 / 10
Romantic8.7 / 10
Relaxing8.1 / 10
Outdoors9.7 / 10
Sightseeing10.0 / 10
Cost Through the Year & Crowds Through the Year
CostJan$$$Feb$$$Mar$$$Apr$$$May$$$Jun$$$Jul$$$Aug$$$Sep$$$Oct$$$Nov$$$Dec$$$
CrowdsJanVery BusyFebVery BusyMarVery BusyAprVery BusyMayVery BusyJunVery BusyJulBusyAugBusySepVery BusyOctVery BusyNovVery BusyDecVery Busy
January in Odessa
56.90° / 32.20°F 0.68 in Moderate crowds $$$
January in Odessa is typically cool to mild, with an average high near 56.9°F and low near 32.2°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 0.68 inches across 3.4 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect limited rain interruption. Moderate crowds and $$$ – 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 January for sightseeing, urban exploring, history, a 9.2/10 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.
February in Odessa
62.00° / 36.20°F 0.54 in Moderate crowds $$$
February in Odessa is typically cool to mild, with an average high near 62.0°F and low near 36.2°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 0.54 inches across 3.4 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect limited rain interruption. Moderate crowds and $$$ – 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 February for sightseeing, urban exploring, history, a 9.5/10 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.
March in Odessa
70.80° / 44.00°F 0.67 in Busy $$$
March in Odessa is typically mild to warm, with an average high near 70.8°F and low near 44.0°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 0.67 inches across 3.1 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect limited rain interruption. Busy and $$$ – 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 9.7/10 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 Odessa
79.30° / 50.90°F 0.70 in Moderate crowds $$$
April in Odessa is typically mild to warm, with an average high near 79.3°F and low near 50.9°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 0.70 inches across 2.6 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect limited rain interruption. Moderate crowds and $$$ – 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 April for sightseeing, urban exploring, history, a 9.7/10 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 Odessa
86.60° / 61.00°F 1.62 in Moderate crowds $$$
May in Odessa is typically warm to hot, with an average high near 86.6°F and low near 61.0°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 1.62 inches across 3.7 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect limited rain interruption. Moderate crowds and $$$ – 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 May for sightseeing, urban exploring, history, a 9.4/10 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.
June in Odessa
94.00° / 68.10°F 1.00 in Moderate crowds $$$
June in Odessa is typically warm to hot, with an average high near 94.0°F and low near 68.1°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 1.00 inches across 3.9 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect limited rain interruption. Moderate crowds and $$$ – 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 June for sightseeing, urban exploring, history, a 8.1/10 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.
July in Odessa
94.00° / 70.80°F 1.47 in Moderate crowds $$$
July in Odessa is typically warm to hot, with an average high near 94.0°F and low near 70.8°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 1.47 inches across 4.3 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect limited rain interruption. Moderate crowds and $$$ – 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 7.9/10 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 Odessa
92.90° / 69.90°F 1.61 in Moderate crowds $$$
August in Odessa is typically warm to hot, with an average high near 92.9°F and low near 69.9°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 1.61 inches across 4.1 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect limited rain interruption. Moderate crowds and $$$ – 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 8.0/10 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 Odessa
85.30° / 62.40°F 1.53 in Moderate crowds $$$
September in Odessa is typically mild to warm, with an average high near 85.3°F and low near 62.4°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 1.53 inches across 5.4 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect limited rain interruption. Moderate crowds and $$$ – 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 9.3/10 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.
October in Odessa
77.00° / 53.10°F 1.27 in Moderate crowds $$$
October in Odessa is typically mild to warm, with an average high near 77.0°F and low near 53.1°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 1.27 inches across 3.8 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect limited rain interruption. Moderate crowds and $$$ – 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 October for sightseeing, urban exploring, history, a 9.5/10 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 Odessa
66.00° / 41.40°F 0.61 in Busy $$$
November in Odessa is typically cool to mild, with an average high near 66.0°F and low near 41.4°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 0.61 inches across 2.9 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect limited rain interruption. Busy and $$$ – 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 November for sightseeing, urban exploring, history, a 9.7/10 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.
December in Odessa
57.90° / 33.30°F 0.58 in Busy $$$
December in Odessa is typically cool to mild, with an average high near 57.9°F and low near 33.3°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 0.58 inches across 2.8 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect limited rain interruption. Busy and $$$ – 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 9.4/10 weather score, and busy 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://www.traveltexas.com/cities-and-regions/texas-cities/ | Coordinates: 2025 U.S. Census Gazetteer GEOID 4853388 | Climate: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, USC00416502 https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/data/normals-monthly/1991-2020/access/USC00416502.csv, nearest complete station 0.8 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:Odessa,_Texas.jpg (CC BY 4.0; Vasiliymeshko) Last updated: 2026-08-11
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