Best time to visit Oklahoma

Guides don't agree on one best time. Month by month below, with the weather, what's on and what it costs to fly there from your city.

Guides don't agree on one best time

“spring and fall may present the most appealing timetables to visit from a weather perspective” tripsavvy.com
“Oklahoma can boast of some of the most beautiful and scenic fall foliage routes in the U.S.” oml.org

Oklahoma month by month

Average high and low in Oklahoma City, and days with rain

January49°F / 27°F · 5 rainy daysChecking fares…Oklahoma City's coldest month, averaging about 39°F.One of the largest MLK parades in the US is held each January.Snow occurs in almost every winter, but totals are small.
February54°F / 31°F · 6 rainy daysChecking fares…Average highs near 54°F and lows near 32°F.Winters are cool, relatively dry and brief, but vary a lot.
March63°F / 40°F · 7 rainy daysChecking fares…Last spring freeze averages March 29 in Oklahoma City.Spring brings clashing air masses and more rain.
April71°F / 48°F · 8 rainy daysChecking fares…April is the windiest month in Oklahoma City.Severe weather risk, including tornadoes, runs from mid-April to early June.
May79°F / 58°F · 10 rainy daysChecking fares…May is the highest-risk month for severe weather and tornadoes.The first 90°F day is typically around May 6.Women's College World Series
June88°F / 66°F · 9 rainy daysChecking fares…June is the wettest month in Oklahoma City.From mid-June summers turn drier, with fewer storms.
July93°F / 70°F · 6 rainy daysChecking fares…July is the hottest month, with highs near 94°F.Summer events include 4th of July fireworks and the deadCENTER Film Festival.
August92°F / 69°F · 7 rainy daysChecking fares…August highs average about 93°F.Long hot, dry stretches are common in summer.
September84°F / 62°F · 7 rainy daysChecking fares…Highs about 85°F, with lingering summer heat.September and October bring a secondary rainfall peak.
October73°F / 49°F · 8 rainy daysChecking fares…Daytime highs can stay warm into mid-October.Fall events include the Oklahoma State Fair, Red Earth festival and Hallowfest.
November61°F / 38°F · 6 rainy daysChecking fares…Temperatures cool off quickly, especially in November.Highs about 62°F and lows near 39°F.
December50°F / 30°F · 6 rainy daysChecking fares…Downtown in December is the city's yuletide celebration.Holiday lights at the zoo and ice skating are on offer.Highs about 51°F and lows near 30°F.

Weather: Oklahoma City averages (1991 to 2020 averages), as listed in its climate table on Wikipedia.

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Festivals and seasons through the year

Women's College World SeriesOklahoma City, OklahomaEvery May to June

Busy, quiet and what to watch for

Quietest

WinterMild, drier and with little snow, so a winter trip is workable in Oklahoma City.

Watch for

Mid-April to early JunePeak severe-weather window: thunderstorms, large hail and tornadoes, highest risk in May.
Late spring through summerCentral Oklahoma can see fast-developing severe storms and tornadoes.
SummerDaytime temperatures in the 80s and 90s°F with steamy humidity.
May to SeptemberDays of 100°F or more can occur statewide.
WinterTemperatures can dip below freezing, especially at night.

Questions people ask

When's the best time to visit Oklahoma City?: Spring and fall look most appealing for weather, though winter works too, with cooler, drier conditions and little snow.
Does Oklahoma get hot in the summer?: Yes. Summers are long, very hot and rather humid, with Oklahoma City highs in the 80s and 90s°F.
What are some fun things to do in Oklahoma City in January?: The MLK parade is one of the largest in the US, and indoor museums suit cold days.

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