Best MonthFebruary
TExplore Score8.3 / 10
Best TimeBest overall: February; strong alternatives: November and April.
Best SeasonWinter
Ideal TripWeekend
The strongest overall windows for Old Tunnel State Park are February, November and April. 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.
Old Tunnel State Park is a state park in Texas’s Hill Country 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, FREDERICKSBURG, located approximately 10.9 miles from the destination reference point. Scores help compare months; they do not replace a short-range forecast or current operating notices.
TExplore Score8.3Great
Compare all 12 months for Old Tunnel State Park using climate normals, crowds, value, comfort and traveler-fit scores.
February Scores
The strongest month at a glance.
Weather9.2Excellent
Rain7.4Good
Crowds6.6Fair
Value9.1Excellent
Comfort10.0Excellent
Outdoors9.1Excellent
Seasonal Appeal8.3Great
Cost$Budget
Best Time For
Best WeatherFebruary9.2 / 10
Least RainJuly7.8 / 10
Lowest CrowdsAugust7.2 / 10
Best ValueAugust9.3 / 10
FamiliesFebruary9.8 / 10
CouplesFebruary9.7 / 10
SoloFebruary9.7 / 10
RomanticFebruary8.6 / 10
RelaxingFebruary9.5 / 10
OutdoorsFebruary9.1 / 10
SightseeingFebruary9.1 / 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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Old Tunnel State Park in February
8.3 / 10 Great
February in Old Tunnel State Park is typically cool to mild, with an average high near 63.8°F and low near 38.5°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 1.84 inches across 7.2 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.
Weather9.2
Rain7.4
Crowds6.6
Value9.1
Comfort10.0
Outdoors9.1
Seasonal Appeal8.3
Cost$
Month at a Glance
- Average High
- 63.80°F
- Average Low
- 38.50°F
- Rainfall
- 1.84 in
- Rainy Days
- 7.20
- Humidity
- 70.70%
- Daylight
- 11.10 hr
- Crowds
- Light crowds
- Cost
- $ – Budget-friendly
All 12 Months
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| Month | Overall | Weather | Rain | Crowds | Cost | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.3 | 9.0 | 7.6 | Moderate | $ | Families, Couples, Solo travel |
| February | 8.3 | 9.2 | 7.4 | Moderate | $ | Families, Couples, Solo travel |
| March | 7.9 | 8.9 | 6.7 | Busy | $ | Families, Couples, Solo travel |
| April | 8.2 | 9.0 | 7.0 | Busy | $ | Families, Couples, Solo travel |
| May | 7.8 | 8.6 | 5.5 | Moderate | $ | Families, Couples, Solo travel |
| June | 7.6 | 8.2 | 6.7 | Busy | $ | Families, Couples, Solo travel |
| July | 7.6 | 7.8 | 7.8 | Busy | $ | Families, Couples, Solo travel |
| August | 7.7 | 7.6 | 7.3 | Moderate | $ | Families, Couples, Solo travel |
| September | 7.9 | 8.6 | 6.5 | Moderate | $ | Families, Couples, Solo travel |
| October | 8.1 | 8.9 | 6.6 | Busy | $ | Families, Couples, Solo travel |
| November | 8.3 | 9.1 | 7.2 | Busy | $ | Families, Couples, Solo travel |
| December | 8.0 | 9.0 | 7.3 | Busy | $ | Families, Couples, Solo travel |
Best to Worst Months
- 1February8.3
- 2January8.3
- 3November8.3
- 4April8.2
- 5October8.1
- 6December8.0
- 7September7.9
- 8March7.9
- 9May7.8
- 10August7.7
- 11June7.6
- 12July7.6
GreatFebruary · January · November · April · October · December
GoodSeptember · March · May · August · June · July
Season Overview
Spring
8.0 / 10April is the strongest month in this season, based on the same overall scoring formula.
Summer
7.6 / 10August is the strongest month in this season, based on the same overall scoring formula.
Fall
8.1 / 10November is the strongest month in this season, based on the same overall scoring formula.
Winter
8.2 / 10February is the strongest month in this season, based on the same overall scoring formula.
Traveler Suitability
Families9.8 / 10
Couples9.7 / 10
Solo9.7 / 10
Romantic8.6 / 10
Relaxing9.5 / 10
Outdoors9.1 / 10
Sightseeing9.1 / 10
Cost Through the Year & Crowds Through the Year
CostJan$Feb$Mar$Apr$May$Jun$Jul$Aug$Sep$Oct$Nov$Dec$
CrowdsJanModerateFebModerateMarBusyAprBusyMayModerateJunBusyJulBusyAugModerateSepModerateOctBusyNovBusyDecBusy
January in Old Tunnel State Park
59.80° / 34.20°F 1.56 in Light crowds $
January in Old Tunnel State Park is typically cool to mild, with an average high near 59.8°F and low near 34.2°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 1.56 inches across 7.0 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 9.0/10 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 Old Tunnel State Park
63.80° / 38.50°F 1.84 in Light crowds $
February in Old Tunnel State Park is typically cool to mild, with an average high near 63.8°F and low near 38.5°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 1.84 inches across 7.2 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 9.2/10 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.
March in Old Tunnel State Park
70.70° / 45.90°F 2.50 in Moderate crowds $
March in Old Tunnel State Park is typically mild to warm, with an average high near 70.7°F and low near 45.9°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 2.50 inches across 8.4 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 8.9/10 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 Old Tunnel State Park
78.00° / 53.20°F 2.55 in Moderate crowds $
April in Old Tunnel State Park is typically mild to warm, with an average high near 78.0°F and low near 53.2°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 2.55 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 9.0/10 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 Old Tunnel State Park
84.00° / 62.50°F 4.26 in Light crowds $
May in Old Tunnel State Park is typically mild to warm, with an average high near 84.0°F and low near 62.5°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 4.26 inches across 8.1 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 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 Old Tunnel State Park
90.30° / 68.50°F 2.98 in Moderate crowds $
June in Old Tunnel State Park is typically warm to hot, with an average high near 90.3°F and low near 68.5°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 2.98 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 June for nature, scenic, photography, a 8.2/10 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 Old Tunnel State Park
93.40° / 70.70°F 1.88 in Moderate crowds $
July in Old Tunnel State Park is typically warm to hot, with an average high near 93.4°F and low near 70.7°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 1.88 inches across 4.5 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 July for nature, scenic, photography, a 7.8/10 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 Old Tunnel State Park
94.20° / 70.20°F 2.42 in Light crowds $
August in Old Tunnel State Park is typically warm to hot, with an average high near 94.2°F and low near 70.2°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 2.42 inches across 5.2 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 7.6/10 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 Old Tunnel State Park
87.90° / 64.10°F 3.25 in Light crowds $
September in Old Tunnel State Park is typically warm to hot, with an average high near 87.9°F and low near 64.1°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 3.25 inches across 6.3 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 September 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.
October in Old Tunnel State Park
79.10° / 54.20°F 3.10 in Moderate crowds $
October in Old Tunnel State Park is typically mild to warm, with an average high near 79.1°F and low near 54.2°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 3.10 inches across 6.5 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 8.9/10 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.
November in Old Tunnel State Park
68.20° / 43.90°F 2.18 in Moderate crowds $
November in Old Tunnel State Park is typically cool to mild, with an average high near 68.2°F and low near 43.9°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 2.18 inches across 6.8 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 November for nature, scenic, photography, a 9.1/10 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.
December in Old Tunnel State Park
61.40° / 35.80°F 2.04 in Moderate crowds $
December in Old Tunnel State Park is typically cool to mild, with an average high near 61.4°F and low near 35.8°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 2.04 inches across 7.0 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 9.0/10 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, USC00413329 https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/data/normals-monthly/1991-2020/access/USC00413329.csv, nearest complete station 10.9 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:Old_tunnel_state_park_tunnel_2013.jpg (CC BY 4.0; Larry D. Moore) Last updated: 2026-08-11
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