College Station climate
College Station (Texas, United States) has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa). The average temperature over the year is 20 °C68 °F, and about 1,069 mm42 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
College Station climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1559 | 338 | 949 | 783.1 | 6 |
| Feb | 1763 | 642 | 1152 | 672.6 | 4 |
| Mar | 2271 | 1049 | 1660 | 873.4 | 1 |
| Apr | 2679 | 1457 | 2068 | 803.2 | 0 |
| May | 3086 | 1865 | 2476 | 1194.7 | 0 |
| Jun | 3492 | 2272 | 2882 | 1034.1 | 0 |
| Jul | 3494 | 2374 | 2984 | 722.8 | 0 |
| Aug | 3696 | 2475 | 3086 | 903.5 | 0 |
| Sep | 3290 | 2169 | 2679 | 903.5 | 0 |
| Oct | 2781 | 1558 | 2170 | 1184.6 | 0 |
| Nov | 2170 | 948 | 1559 | 833.3 | 1 |
| Dec | 1661 | 541 | 1151 | 833.3 | 5 |
| Year | 3696 | 338 | 2068 | 1,06942 | 17 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 79% | 56% | 2.9 | 10:22 |
| Feb | 80% | 61% | 3.4 | 11:04 |
| Mar | 79% | 59% | 4.5 | 11:54 |
| Apr | 76% | 57% | 5.4 | 12:53 |
| May | 73% | 55% | 5.9 | 13:41 |
| Jun | 70% | 44% | 6.6 | 14:07 |
| Jul | 69% | 43% | 6.6 | 13:57 |
| Aug | 65% | 41% | 6.2 | 13:15 |
| Sep | 70% | 44% | 5.2 | 12:18 |
| Oct | 71% | 39% | 4.3 | 11:22 |
| Nov | 76% | 47% | 3.2 | 10:34 |
| Dec | 78% | 55% | 2.6 | 10:10 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of College Station is like
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 36 °C96 °F and a low of 24 °C75 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 15 °C59 °F and lows 3 °C38 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 20.5 °C36.9 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is wet, with about 1,069 mm42 in of precipitation per year. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year. The wettest month is May (119 mm4.7 in), the driest is February (67 mm2.6 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 65% in August to 80% in February. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 39%) are typical of October. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 7 km/h (4 mph) in September to 9 km/h (6 mph) in April. Daylight lasts from about 10.2 hours in December to 14.1 hours in June.
Best time to visit College Station
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are March and April and November: average highs of 21 °C70 °F to 26 °C79 °F with 80 mm3.2 in to 87 mm3.4 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is August, which is hot, with average highs of 36 °C96 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for College Station
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1559 to 17 °C63 °F, lows 338 to 6 °C42 °F, about 76 mm3.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 2271 to 30 °C86 °F, lows 1049 to 18 °C65 °F, about 95 mm3.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses, an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3492 to 36 °C96 °F, lows 2272 to 24 °C75 °F, about 88 mm3.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2170 to 32 °C90 °F, lows 948 to 21 °C69 °F, about 97 mm3.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses, an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
How College Station compares
Compared with Waco, about 128 km to the northwest, College Station is on average 0.5 °C0.9 °F warmer and receives 13% more precipitation (1,069 mm42 in vs 946 mm37 in). The difference is largest in December (1.2 °C2.2 °F warmer).
Of the 222 places in the United States covered by World Climates, College Station is the 32nd warmest by annual mean temperature and the 95th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the United States climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Leiyang (China, Cfa), Fuding (China, Cfa) and Chenzhou (China, Cfa).
Nearby places
- Waco 128 km · 20 °C67 °F · 946 mm37 in
- Houston 134 km · 21 °C69 °F · 1,247 mm49 in
- Austin 141 km · 20 °C69 °F · 840 mm33 in
- Killeen 144 km · 20 °C67 °F · 831 mm33 in
- Pasadena 150 km · 21 °C70 °F · 1,466 mm58 in
- Tyler 215 km · 18 °C65 °F · 1,179 mm46 in
- Beaumont 223 km · 21 °C69 °F · 1,509 mm59 in
- Grand Prairie 244 km · 19 °C66 °F · 935 mm37 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in College Station?
August is the warmest month in College Station, with an average high of 36 °C (96 °F) and an average low of 24 °C (75 °F).
What is the coldest month in College Station?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 15 °C (59 °F) and an average low of 3 °C (38 °F).
When does it rain the most in College Station?
May is the wettest month with about 119 mm (4.7 in) of precipitation; February is the driest with about 67 mm (2.6 in).
What is the best time to visit College Station?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are March and April and November.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.