Lubbock is dry, sunny and windy, and sometimes dusty in spring.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
Warm, but with blowing dust and storms some days.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Hot, with evening thunderstorms. Museums are an excellent refuge.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
Great weather and the grape harvest, but hotel rates climb on home-game weekends.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Cool and sunny, with occasional ice.
Month by month
| Month | Avg high / low | Wet days | Daylight | Our verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12° / -4°C (54° / 25°F) | ≈3 | ≈10 h | Quiet & cheap |
| February | 15° / -2°C (59° / 28°F) | ≈3 | ≈11 h | Quiet & cheap |
| March | 19° / 2°C (66° / 36°F) | ≈4 | ≈12 h | Good |
| April | 24° / 6°C (75° / 43°F) | ≈4 | ≈13 h | Best |
| May | 29° / 12°C (84° / 54°F) | ≈7 | ≈14 h | Best |
| June | 33° / 17°C (91° / 63°F) | ≈7 | ≈14.5 h | Good |
| July | 34° / 19°C (93° / 66°F) | ≈6 | ≈14.2 h | Peak season |
| August | 33° / 18°C (91° / 64°F) | ≈7 | ≈13.4 h | Good |
| September | 29° / 14°C (84° / 57°F) | ≈6 | ≈12.3 h | Best |
| October | 24° / 8°C (75° / 46°F) | ≈5 | ≈11.2 h | Best |
| November | 17° / 1°C (63° / 34°F) | ≈3 | ≈10.3 h | Good |
| December | 12° / -3°C (54° / 27°F) | ≈3 | ≈9.8 h | Quiet & cheap |
Approximate long-term averages, rounded; daylight is the approximate time between sunrise and sunset mid-month. Summer sun is strong: plan outdoor sightseeing for mornings and evenings.
Festivals & events
- July (usually) Fourth on Broadway, a large free Independence Day celebration; check current dates.
- September The South Plains Fair and the start of football season.
- September Grape harvest around High Plains vineyards.
Crowds & booking ahead
Big football weekends and university events are the only times rooms run short.
