Best MonthFebruary
TExplore Score8.0 / 10
Best TimeBest overall: February; strong alternatives: April and November.
Best SeasonWinter
Ideal TripWeekend
The strongest overall windows for Stephen F. Austin State Park are February, April and November. 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.
Stephen F. Austin State Park is a state park in Texas’s Prairies & Lakes 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, BELLVILLE 6NNE, located approximately 16.5 miles from the destination reference point. Scores help compare months; they do not replace a short-range forecast or current operating notices.
TExplore Score8.0Great
Compare all 12 months for Stephen F. Austin State Park using climate normals, crowds, value, comfort and traveler-fit scores.
February Scores
The strongest month at a glance.
Weather8.8Great
Rain6.4Fair
Crowds6.7Fair
Value9.1Excellent
Comfort9.9Excellent
Outdoors8.7Great
Seasonal Appeal8.1Great
Cost$Budget
Best Time For
Best WeatherFebruary8.8 / 10
Least RainJuly7.2 / 10
Lowest CrowdsAugust7.3 / 10
Best ValueAugust9.3 / 10
FamiliesJanuary9.6 / 10
CouplesJanuary9.5 / 10
SoloJanuary9.5 / 10
RomanticJanuary8.4 / 10
RelaxingJanuary9.3 / 10
OutdoorsFebruary8.7 / 10
SightseeingJanuary8.9 / 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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Stephen F. Austin State Park in February
8.0 / 10 Great
February in Stephen F. Austin State Park is typically cool to mild, with an average high near 65.0°F and low near 44.9°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 2.69 inches across 9.3 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect a comparatively wetter pattern. 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.
Weather8.8
Rain6.4
Crowds6.7
Value9.1
Comfort9.9
Outdoors8.7
Seasonal Appeal8.1
Cost$
Month at a Glance
- Average High
- 65.00°F
- Average Low
- 44.90°F
- Rainfall
- 2.69 in
- Rainy Days
- 9.30
- Humidity
- 80.10%
- 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 | 7.9 | 8.7 | 6.0 | Moderate | $ | Families, Couples, Solo travel |
| February | 8.0 | 8.8 | 6.4 | Moderate | $ | Families, Couples, Solo travel |
| March | 7.7 | 8.7 | 6.1 | Busy | $ | Families, Couples, Solo travel |
| April | 8.0 | 8.7 | 6.2 | Busy | $ | Families, Couples, Solo travel |
| May | 7.7 | 8.4 | 4.9 | Moderate | $ | Families, Couples, Solo travel |
| June | 7.2 | 7.5 | 5.6 | Busy | $ | Families, Couples, Solo travel |
| July | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.2 | Moderate | $ | Families, Couples, Solo travel |
| August | 7.2 | 6.9 | 6.1 | Moderate | $ | Families, Couples, Solo travel |
| September | 7.6 | 8.0 | 5.9 | Moderate | $ | Families, Couples, Solo travel |
| October | 7.8 | 8.6 | 5.7 | Busy | $ | Families, Couples, Solo travel |
| November | 7.9 | 8.7 | 5.8 | Moderate | $ | Families, Couples, Solo travel |
| December | 7.6 | 8.6 | 5.8 | Busy | $ | Families, Couples, Solo travel |
Best to Worst Months
- 1February8.0
- 2April8.0
- 3January7.9
- 4November7.9
- 5October7.8
- 6March7.7
- 7May7.7
- 8September7.6
- 9December7.6
- 10July7.4
- 11August7.2
- 12June7.2
GreatFebruary
GoodApril · January · November · October · March · May · September · December · July · August · June
Season Overview
Spring
7.8 / 10April is the strongest month in this season, based on the same overall scoring formula.
Summer
7.3 / 10July is the strongest month in this season, based on the same overall scoring formula.
Fall
7.8 / 10November is the strongest month in this season, based on the same overall scoring formula.
Winter
7.9 / 10February is the strongest month in this season, based on the same overall scoring formula.
Traveler Suitability
Families9.6 / 10
Couples9.5 / 10
Solo9.5 / 10
Romantic8.4 / 10
Relaxing9.3 / 10
Outdoors8.7 / 10
Sightseeing8.9 / 10
Cost Through the Year & Crowds Through the Year
CostJan$Feb$Mar$Apr$May$Jun$Jul$Aug$Sep$Oct$Nov$Dec$
CrowdsJanModerateFebModerateMarBusyAprBusyMayModerateJunBusyJulModerateAugModerateSepModerateOctBusyNovModerateDecBusy
January in Stephen F. Austin State Park
60.90° / 40.90°F 3.35 in Light crowds $
January in Stephen F. Austin State Park is typically cool to mild, with an average high near 60.9°F and low near 40.9°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 3.35 inches across 9.1 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect a comparatively wetter pattern. 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 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.
February in Stephen F. Austin State Park
65.00° / 44.90°F 2.69 in Light crowds $
February in Stephen F. Austin State Park is typically cool to mild, with an average high near 65.0°F and low near 44.9°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 2.69 inches across 9.3 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect a comparatively wetter pattern. 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 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.
March in Stephen F. Austin State Park
72.40° / 51.80°F 3.36 in Moderate crowds $
March in Stephen F. Austin State Park is typically mild to warm, with an average high near 72.4°F and low near 51.8°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 3.36 inches across 8.3 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 8.7/10 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 Stephen F. Austin State Park
78.40° / 58.00°F 3.47 in Moderate crowds $
April in Stephen F. Austin State Park is typically mild to warm, with an average high near 78.4°F and low near 58.0°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 3.47 inches across 7.2 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 April for nature, scenic, photography, 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.
May in Stephen F. Austin State Park
85.30° / 65.70°F 5.21 in Light crowds $
May in Stephen F. Austin State Park is typically mild to warm, with an average high near 85.3°F and low near 65.7°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 5.21 inches across 7.4 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 8.4/10 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.
June in Stephen F. Austin State Park
91.30° / 71.60°F 4.20 in Moderate crowds $
June in Stephen F. Austin State Park is typically warm to hot, with an average high near 91.3°F and low near 71.6°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 4.20 inches across 7.7 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 7.5/10 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.
July in Stephen F. Austin State Park
94.10° / 73.40°F 2.37 in Light crowds $
July in Stephen F. Austin State Park is typically warm to hot, with an average high near 94.1°F and low near 73.4°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 2.37 inches across 6.2 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 July for nature, scenic, photography, a 7.4/10 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 Stephen F. Austin State Park
94.80° / 73.30°F 3.65 in Light crowds $
August in Stephen F. Austin State Park is typically warm to hot, with an average high near 94.8°F and low near 73.3°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 3.65 inches across 6.8 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 August for nature, scenic, photography, 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.
September in Stephen F. Austin State Park
89.90° / 68.50°F 3.93 in Light crowds $
September in Stephen F. Austin State Park is typically warm to hot, with an average high near 89.9°F and low near 68.5°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 3.93 inches across 6.9 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 8.0/10 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 Stephen F. Austin State Park
81.80° / 59.70°F 4.30 in Moderate crowds $
October in Stephen F. Austin State Park is typically mild to warm, with an average high near 81.8°F and low near 59.7°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 4.30 inches across 6.9 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 8.6/10 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.
November in Stephen F. Austin State Park
72.20° / 50.70°F 3.92 in Light crowds $
November in Stephen F. Austin State Park is typically mild to warm, with an average high near 72.2°F and low near 50.7°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 3.92 inches across 7.4 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 November for nature, scenic, photography, 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.
December in Stephen F. Austin State Park
62.70° / 42.80°F 3.45 in Moderate crowds $
December in Stephen F. Austin State Park is typically cool to mild, with an average high near 62.7°F and low near 42.8°F at the selected NOAA reference station. The normal monthly rainfall is about 3.45 inches across 9.3 measurable-rain days, so visitors should expect a comparatively wetter pattern. 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 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.
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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, USC00410655 https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/data/normals-monthly/1991-2020/access/USC00410655.csv, nearest complete station 16.5 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:Deer_Stephen_Austin_State_Park_Texas_2023.jpg (CC BY 4.0; Larry D. Moore) Last updated: 2026-08-11
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