Prairies & Lakes

Best Time to Visit Sherman, Texas

Compare all 12 months for Sherman using climate normals, crowds, value, comfort and traveler-fit scores.

Best MonthSeptember
TExplore Score8.0 / 10
Best TimeBest overall: September; strong alternatives: November and February.
Best SeasonFall
Ideal TripWeekend
Budget Travelers Couples Families Relaxing Trips Road Trips

The strongest overall windows for Sherman are September, November and February. September 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.

Sherman is a small town in Texas’s Prairies & Lakes 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, SHERMAN, located approximately 5.2 miles from the destination reference point. Scores help compare months; they do not replace a short-range forecast or current operating notices.

TExplore Score8.0Good

Compare all 12 months for Sherman using climate normals, crowds, value, comfort and traveler-fit scores.

September Scores

The strongest month at a glance.

Weather8.9Great
Rain6.5Fair
Crowds7.0Good
Value8.3Great
Comfort10.0Excellent
Outdoors8.8Great
Seasonal Appeal8.2Great
Cost$$Moderate

Best Time For

Best WeatherSeptember8.9 / 10
Least RainJanuary7.1 / 10
Lowest CrowdsAugust7.4 / 10
Best ValueAugust8.4 / 10
FamiliesSeptember9.7 / 10
CouplesSeptember9.6 / 10
SoloSeptember9.1 / 10
RomanticSeptember9.4 / 10
RelaxingSeptember9.4 / 10
OutdoorsFebruary8.8 / 10
SightseeingSeptember9.9 / 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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Sherman in September

8.0 / 10 Good

September in Sherman is typically mild to warm, with an average high near 85.4°F and low near 66.1°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 3.43 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.

Sightseeing Families Couples
Weather8.9
Rain6.5
Crowds7.0
Value8.3
Comfort10.0
Outdoors8.8
Seasonal Appeal8.2
Cost$$

Month at a Glance

Average High
85.40°F
Average Low
66.10°F
Rainfall
3.43 in
Rainy Days
5.60
Humidity
64.70%
Daylight
12.30 hr
Crowds
Light crowds
Cost
$$ – Moderate
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All 12 Months

Compare the full year. On phones, every month becomes its own easy-to-read card.

MonthOverallWeatherRainCrowdsCostBest For
January7.88.37.1Moderate$$Sightseeing, Families, Couples
February8.08.86.8Moderate$$Sightseeing, Families, Couples
March7.58.65.7Busy$$Sightseeing, Families, Couples
April7.88.76.0Moderate$$Sightseeing, Families, Couples
May7.48.14.4Moderate$$Sightseeing, Families, Couples
June7.38.25.5Moderate$$Sightseeing, Families, Couples
July7.37.67.0Moderate$$Sightseeing, Families, Couples
August7.57.67.0Moderate$$Sightseeing, Families, Couples
September8.08.96.5Moderate$$Sightseeing, Families, Couples
October7.78.55.4Moderate$$Sightseeing, Families, Couples
November7.98.86.4Moderate$$Sightseeing, Families, Couples
December7.58.36.2Busy$$Sightseeing, Families, Couples

Best to Worst Months

  1. 1September8.0
  2. 2February8.0
  3. 3November7.9
  4. 4April7.8
  5. 5January7.8
  6. 6October7.7
  7. 7August7.5
  8. 8March7.5
  9. 9December7.5
  10. 10May7.4
  11. 11June7.3
  12. 12July7.3
GoodSeptember · February · November · April · January · October · August · March · December · May · June · July

Season Overview

Spring

7.6 / 10

April is the strongest month in this season, based on the same overall scoring formula.

Summer

7.4 / 10

August is the strongest month in this season, based on the same overall scoring formula.

Fall

7.8 / 10

September is the strongest month in this season, based on the same overall scoring formula.

Winter

7.7 / 10

February is the strongest month in this season, based on the same overall scoring formula.

Traveler Suitability

Families9.7 / 10
Couples9.6 / 10
Solo9.1 / 10
Romantic9.4 / 10
Relaxing9.4 / 10
Outdoors8.8 / 10
Sightseeing9.9 / 10

Cost Through the Year & Crowds Through the Year

CostJan$$Feb$$Mar$$Apr$$May$$Jun$$Jul$$Aug$$Sep$$Oct$$Nov$$Dec$$
CrowdsJanModerateFebModerateMarBusyAprModerateMayModerateJunModerateJulModerateAugModerateSepModerateOctModerateNovModerateDecBusy
Score 7.8 · Good

January in Sherman

52.60° / 33.90°F 2.52 in Light crowds $$

January in Sherman is typically cool, with an average high near 52.6°F and low near 33.9°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 2.52 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 January for sightseeing, history, road trip, a 8.3/10 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.

Score 8.0 · Good

February in Sherman

57.10° / 37.20°F 2.76 in Light crowds $$

February in Sherman is typically cool to mild, with an average high near 57.1°F and low near 37.2°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 2.76 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 February 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.

Score 7.5 · Good

March in Sherman

65.20° / 45.00°F 3.96 in Moderate crowds $$

March in Sherman is typically cool to mild, with an average high near 65.2°F and low near 45.0°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 3.96 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 March for sightseeing, history, road trip, 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.

Score 7.8 · Good

April in Sherman

72.60° / 52.80°F 3.87 in Light crowds $$

April in Sherman is typically mild to warm, with an average high near 72.6°F and low near 52.8°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 3.87 inches across 6.9 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 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.

Score 7.4 · Good

May in Sherman

80.00° / 61.60°F 5.54 in Light crowds $$

May in Sherman is typically mild to warm, with an average high near 80.0°F and low near 61.6°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 5.54 inches across 8.8 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 May for sightseeing, history, road trip, a 8.1/10 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.

Score 7.3 · Good

June in Sherman

88.10° / 69.80°F 4.54 in Light crowds $$

June in Sherman is typically warm to hot, with an average high near 88.1°F and low near 69.8°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 4.54 inches across 7.0 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 8.2/10 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.

Score 7.3 · Good

July in Sherman

92.50° / 73.50°F 2.90 in Light crowds $$

July in Sherman is typically warm to hot, with an average high near 92.5°F and low near 73.5°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 2.90 inches across 5.0 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 7.6/10 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.

Score 7.5 · Good

August in Sherman

92.70° / 73.00°F 2.88 in Light crowds $$

August in Sherman is typically warm to hot, with an average high near 92.7°F and low near 73.0°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 2.88 inches across 5.3 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 7.6/10 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.

Score 8.0 · Good

September in Sherman

85.40° / 66.10°F 3.43 in Light crowds $$

September in Sherman is typically mild to warm, with an average high near 85.4°F and low near 66.1°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 3.43 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 8.9/10 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.

Score 7.7 · Good

October in Sherman

75.30° / 55.10°F 4.77 in Light crowds $$

October in Sherman is typically mild to warm, with an average high near 75.3°F and low near 55.1°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 4.77 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 October 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.

Score 7.9 · Good

November in Sherman

63.30° / 44.10°F 3.50 in Light crowds $$

November in Sherman is typically cool to mild, with an average high near 63.3°F and low near 44.1°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 3.50 inches across 5.8 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 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.

Score 7.5 · Good

December in Sherman

54.20° / 36.10°F 3.62 in Moderate crowds $$

December in Sherman is typically cool, with an average high near 54.2°F and low near 36.1°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 3.62 inches across 6.9 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 4867496 | Climate: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, USC00418274 https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/data/normals-monthly/1991-2020/access/USC00418274.csv, nearest complete station 5.2 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:Shermancourthouse1.jpg (CC BY-SA 3.0; Renelibrary) Last updated: 2026-08-11

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