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The Combs-Worley Building in downtown Pampa, Texas
The northern Panhandle

When to go to Pampa & the Eastern Panhandle

April to October, when the museums and drives are at their best.

Weather is like Amarillo’s, and just as windy.

Season by season

Spring (Mar–May)

Green wheat fields and big skies; storms in the later weeks.

Summer (Jun–Aug)

Hot and bright, with summer festivals in many small towns.

Autumn (Sep–Nov)

Golden fields and crisp mornings; a good time for the Canadian River drive.

Winter (Dec–Feb)

Cold and windy, with some ice. Museums may cut hours.

Month by month

Month Avg high / low Wet days Daylight Our verdict
January 10° / -6°C (50° / 21°F) ≈3 ≈10 h Quiet & cheap
February 12° / -5°C (54° / 23°F) ≈4 ≈11 h Quiet & cheap
March 17° / -1°C (63° / 30°F) ≈5 ≈12 h Good
April 21° / 3°C (70° / 37°F) ≈5 ≈13 h Best
May 26° / 9°C (79° / 48°F) ≈8 ≈14 h Best
June 31° / 14°C (88° / 57°F) ≈8 ≈14.5 h Good
July 33° / 17°C (91° / 63°F) ≈8 ≈14.2 h Peak season
August 32° / 16°C (90° / 61°F) ≈8 ≈13.4 h Good
September 28° / 12°C (82° / 54°F) ≈6 ≈12.3 h Best
October 22° / 5°C (72° / 41°F) ≈5 ≈11.2 h Best
November 15° / -1°C (59° / 30°F) ≈4 ≈10.3 h Good
December 10° / -5°C (50° / 23°F) ≈4 ≈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) Woody Guthrie Folk Festival events have been held in the area; check current plans.
  • Summer County fairs and rodeos are common around the region; check local calendars.

Crowds & booking ahead

Pampa is never crowded. Rooms fill only for local events or oilfield work, so check ahead.

Plan your Panhandle days

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