Best MonthFebruary
TExplore Score8.2 / 10
Best TimeBest overall: February; strong alternatives: November and April.
Best SeasonWinter
Ideal TripWeekend
The strongest overall windows for Selma 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.
Selma is a small town in Texas’s South Texas Plains 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, NEW BRAUNFELS, located approximately 10.4 miles from the destination reference point. Scores help compare months; they do not replace a short-range forecast or current operating notices.
TExplore Score8.2Great
Compare all 12 months for Selma using climate normals, crowds, value, comfort and traveler-fit scores.
February Scores
The strongest month at a glance.
Weather9.2Excellent
Rain7.5Good
Crowds7.0Good
Value8.3Great
Comfort10.0Excellent
Outdoors9.2Excellent
Seasonal Appeal8.2Great
Cost$$Moderate
Best Time For
Best WeatherFebruary9.2 / 10
Least RainFebruary7.5 / 10
Lowest CrowdsAugust7.4 / 10
Best ValueJanuary8.3 / 10
FamiliesFebruary9.8 / 10
CouplesFebruary9.7 / 10
SoloFebruary9.2 / 10
RomanticFebruary9.5 / 10
RelaxingFebruary9.5 / 10
OutdoorsFebruary9.2 / 10
SightseeingFebruary10.0 / 10
How Long Should You Stay?
1 DayGreat
Half DayLess Ideal
2 DaysGreat
Day TripLess Ideal
3 DaysFair
WeekendExcellent
4–5 DaysLess Ideal
1 Week+Less Ideal
10 Days+Less Ideal
Sweet Spot: Weekend
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Selma in February
8.2 / 10 Great
February in Selma is typically cool to mild, with an average high near 66.0°F and low near 40.1°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 1.89 inches across 6.2 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect occasional rain. Light crowds and $$ – 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.
Weather9.2
Rain7.5
Crowds7.0
Value8.3
Comfort10.0
Outdoors9.2
Seasonal Appeal8.2
Cost$$
Month at a Glance
- Average High
- 66.00°F
- Average Low
- 40.10°F
- Rainfall
- 1.89 in
- Rainy Days
- 6.20
- Humidity
- 70.00%
- Daylight
- 11.10 hr
- Crowds
- Light crowds
- Cost
- $$ – Moderate
All 12 Months
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| Month | Overall | Weather | Rain | Crowds | Cost | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.1 | 9.0 | 7.1 | Moderate | $$ | Sightseeing, Families, Couples |
| February | 8.2 | 9.2 | 7.5 | Moderate | $$ | Sightseeing, Families, Couples |
| March | 7.8 | 9.0 | 6.9 | Busy | $$ | Sightseeing, Families, Couples |
| April | 8.2 | 9.1 | 7.2 | Moderate | $$ | Sightseeing, Families, Couples |
| May | 7.9 | 8.8 | 6.3 | Moderate | $$ | Sightseeing, Families, Couples |
| June | 7.4 | 8.0 | 6.4 | Moderate | $$ | Sightseeing, Families, Couples |
| July | 7.2 | 7.5 | 6.9 | Moderate | $$ | Sightseeing, Families, Couples |
| August | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.4 | Moderate | $$ | Sightseeing, Families, Couples |
| September | 7.8 | 8.4 | 6.5 | Moderate | $$ | Sightseeing, Families, Couples |
| October | 8.1 | 9.0 | 6.8 | Moderate | $$ | Sightseeing, Families, Couples |
| November | 8.2 | 9.1 | 7.3 | Moderate | $$ | Sightseeing, Families, Couples |
| December | 7.8 | 9.0 | 6.9 | Busy | $$ | Sightseeing, Families, Couples |
Best to Worst Months
- 1February8.2
- 2November8.2
- 3April8.2
- 4January8.1
- 5October8.1
- 6May7.9
- 7December7.8
- 8March7.8
- 9September7.8
- 10August7.5
- 11June7.4
- 12July7.2
GreatFebruary · November · April · January · October
GoodMay · December · March · September · August · June · July
Season Overview
Spring
8.0 / 10April is the strongest month in this season, based on the same overall scoring formula.
Summer
7.4 / 10August is the strongest month in this season, based on the same overall scoring formula.
Fall
8.0 / 10November is the strongest month in this season, based on the same overall scoring formula.
Winter
8.1 / 10February is the strongest month in this season, based on the same overall scoring formula.
Traveler Suitability
Families9.8 / 10
Couples9.7 / 10
Solo9.2 / 10
Romantic9.5 / 10
Relaxing9.5 / 10
Outdoors9.2 / 10
Sightseeing10.0 / 10
Cost Through the Year & Crowds Through the Year
CostJan$$Feb$$Mar$$Apr$$May$$Jun$$Jul$$Aug$$Sep$$Oct$$Nov$$Dec$$
CrowdsJanModerateFebModerateMarBusyAprModerateMayModerateJunModerateJulModerateAugModerateSepModerateOctModerateNovModerateDecBusy
January in Selma
61.70° / 36.90°F 2.31 in Light crowds $$
January in Selma is typically cool to mild, with an average high near 61.7°F and low near 36.9°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 2.31 inches across 6.7 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect occasional rain. Light crowds and $$ – 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 9.0/10 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.
February in Selma
66.00° / 40.10°F 1.89 in Light crowds $$
February in Selma is typically cool to mild, with an average high near 66.0°F and low near 40.1°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 1.89 inches across 6.2 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect occasional rain. Light crowds and $$ – 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 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 Selma
72.50° / 48.00°F 2.74 in Moderate crowds $$
March in Selma is typically mild to warm, with an average high near 72.5°F and low near 48.0°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 2.74 inches across 6.2 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect occasional rain. Moderate crowds and $$ – 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 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.
April in Selma
78.80° / 54.30°F 2.46 in Light crowds $$
April in Selma is typically mild to warm, with an average high near 78.8°F and low near 54.3°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 2.46 inches across 5.6 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect limited rain interruption. Light crowds and $$ – 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 9.1/10 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 Selma
85.00° / 63.70°F 3.63 in Light crowds $$
May in Selma is typically mild to warm, with an average high near 85.0°F and low near 63.7°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 3.63 inches across 6.3 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect occasional rain. Light crowds and $$ – 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 8.8/10 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.
June in Selma
90.40° / 69.80°F 3.56 in Light crowds $$
June in Selma is typically warm to hot, with an average high near 90.4°F and low near 69.8°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 3.56 inches across 5.6 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect limited rain interruption. Light crowds and $$ – 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 June 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.
July in Selma
93.40° / 72.10°F 2.98 in Light crowds $$
July in Selma is typically warm to hot, with an average high near 93.4°F and low near 72.1°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 2.98 inches across 5.1 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect limited rain interruption. Light crowds and $$ – 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 July for sightseeing, history, road trip, a 7.5/10 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 Selma
94.60° / 71.30°F 2.37 in Light crowds $$
August in Selma is typically warm to hot, with an average high near 94.6°F and low near 71.3°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 2.37 inches across 4.7 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect limited rain interruption. Light crowds and $$ – 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 August for sightseeing, history, road trip, a 7.5/10 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 Selma
89.30° / 65.90°F 3.53 in Light crowds $$
September in Selma is typically warm to hot, with an average high near 89.3°F and low near 65.9°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 3.53 inches across 5.6 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect limited rain interruption. Light crowds and $$ – 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 8.4/10 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.
October in Selma
81.20° / 55.80°F 3.16 in Light crowds $$
October in Selma is typically mild to warm, with an average high near 81.2°F and low near 55.8°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 3.16 inches across 5.1 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect limited rain interruption. Light crowds and $$ – 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 9.0/10 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.
November in Selma
70.60° / 46.10°F 2.38 in Light crowds $$
November in Selma is typically mild to warm, with an average high near 70.6°F and low near 46.1°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 2.38 inches across 5.4 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect limited rain interruption. Light crowds and $$ – 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 November for sightseeing, history, road trip, a 9.1/10 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 Selma
63.20° / 40.10°F 2.56 in Moderate crowds $$
December in Selma is typically cool to mild, with an average high near 63.2°F and low near 40.1°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 2.56 inches across 6.8 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect occasional rain. Moderate crowds and $$ – 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 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://www.traveltexas.com/cities-and-regions/texas-cities/ | Coordinates: 2025 U.S. Census Gazetteer GEOID 4866704 | Climate: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, USC00416276 https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/data/normals-monthly/1991-2020/access/USC00416276.csv, nearest complete station 10.4 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:Selma_texas_city_hall_2014.jpg (CC BY 4.0; Larry D. Moore) Last updated: 2026-08-11
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