AI-generatedFort Worth at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – May, Oct – Nov
- Warmest month
- Aug · 35°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,490 h
- Rain a year
- 893 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC−6 / UTC−5
- Elevation
- 199 m
Climate in Fort Worth
Fort Worth has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 35 °C, while January is the coolest at 14 °C. With around 2,490 hours of sunshine a year, Fort Worth is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: March – May, October – November
October is the peak of the hurricane season
Good forSightseeing & walks
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 17°
- Midday, 13:00: about 25°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 26°
- Evening, 20:00: about 21°
- Night, 23:00: about 19°
07:3218:58
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:17–08:05 · evening 18:24–19:13
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:07–07:17 · evening 19:13–19:22
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Fort Worth in October?
In October, Fort Worth is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 89 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Fort Worth.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 25 min07:32 – 18:58
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 5 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 19 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 37 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 6 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC−5America/Chicago
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %57 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %81 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Light, breathable clothes
- A jumper for the evenings
Sunshine hours in Fort Worth
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.4 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Fort Worth, 56 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Fort Worth
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 6 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 25 min
- Fair skin
- about 30 min
- Light brown skin
- about 40 min
- Olive skin
- about 50 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Fort Worth: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Fort Worth has about 7 rainy days with 89 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Fort Worth
How breezy and how cloudy Fort Worth is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Fort Worth typically peaks at 19 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 37 % of the sky over Fort Worth: mostly sunny, with about 6.4 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Fort Worth
How often the day gets hot in Fort Worth (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Fort Worth has about 6 hot days, with an average daytime high of 26 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Fort Worth
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 16°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 5 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (3°), the warmest in August (26°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May and in October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to February, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 110 days a year, mostly from May to September.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 62 | 14° | 3° | 5.6 h | 6 | 61 |
| FebruaryFeb | 70 | 16° | 5° | 5.5 h | 7 | 67 |
| MarchMar | 80 | 20° | 10° | 6.0 h | 9 | 89 |
| AprilApr | 84 | 24° | 14° | 6.6 h | 8 | 93 |
| MayMay | 71 | 28° | 19° | 6.6 h | 10 | 121 |
| JuneJun | 57 | 32° | 23° | 8.4 h | 8 | 85 |
| JulyJul | 49 | 35° | 25° | 9.4 h | 5 | 38 |
| AugustAug | 47 | 35° | 26° | 8.8 h | 5 | 52 |
| SeptemberSep | 66 | 31° | 22° | 7.5 h | 5 | 55 |
| OctoberOct | 86 | 26° | 16° | 6.4 h | 7 | 89 |
| NovemberNov | 84 | 19° | 10° | 5.6 h | 6 | 76 |
| DecemberDec | 66 | 15° | 5° | 5.2 h | 6 | 67 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
32.73° N, 97.32° W · 199 m · America/Chicago
Best time to visit Fort Worth
The best time to visit Fort Worth is from March to May and from October to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from February to April and from October to November. From July to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 35 °C. The wettest month is May with 121 mm of precipitation.
Fort Worth through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Fort Worth in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 20–28 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Fort Worth in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 32–35 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days in all
Fort Worth in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 19–31 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Fort Worth in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 14–16 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Fort Worth for you.
Your best months: April, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Fort Worth
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and April bring similar holiday weather to Fort Worth (score 86 and 84). In April, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. April has one more rainy day.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 86 | 84 |
| Day high | 26° | 24° |
| Night low | 16° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 6.4 h | 6.6 h |
| Rainy days | 7better | 8 |
| Rainfall | 89 mm | 93 mm |
| Muggy days | 5 | 3better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Feb – Apr, Oct – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jul – Aug
Highs of 33 °C or more
Fort Worth month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
62January14° · 6 h
In January, Fort Worth is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 61 mm. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Fort Worth.
Fort Worth in January70February16° · 6 h
In February, Fort Worth is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 67 mm. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Fort Worth.
Fort Worth in February80March20° · 6 h
In March, Fort Worth is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 89 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Fort Worth.
Fort Worth in March84April24° · 7 h
In April, Fort Worth is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 93 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Fort Worth.
Fort Worth in April71May28° · 7 h
In May, Fort Worth is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 121 mm in total. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Fort Worth.
Fort Worth in May57June32° · 8 h
In June, Fort Worth is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 85 mm. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Fort Worth.
Fort Worth in June49July35° · 9 h
In July, Fort Worth is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 38 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Fort Worth.
Fort Worth in July47August35° · 9 h
In August, Fort Worth is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 52 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Fort Worth.
Fort Worth in August66September31° · 8 h
In September, Fort Worth is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 55 mm. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Fort Worth.
Fort Worth in September86October26° · 6 h
In October, Fort Worth is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 89 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Fort Worth.
Fort Worth in October84November19° · 6 h
In November, Fort Worth is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 76 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Fort Worth.
Fort Worth in November66December15° · 5 h
In December, Fort Worth is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 67 mm. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Fort Worth.
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Fort Worth vs. Dallas
In October the holiday weather in Fort Worth and Dallas is about equally good (score 86 vs. 85). During the day it is about as warm in Dallas as in Fort Worth.
| in October | Fort Worth | Dallas |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 86 | 85 |
| Daytime high | 26° | 26° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 7 |
| Best time | Mar – May, Oct – Nov | Mar – Apr, Oct – Nov |
Through the year
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In October, Fort Worth ranks 7 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 7Fort WorthThis page26°86
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Planning a trip to Fort Worth
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Fort Worth in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Fort Worth has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 86) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 48).
- 83
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 23 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 68
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 29 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 48
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 35 °C by day
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season
- 86
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 64
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 14 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 9 h 45 min
- Distance
- 7,660 km
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Jet lag
- About 4 days (6 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Fort Worth lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Season
- December
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about Fort Worth
When is the best time to visit Fort Worth?
The best time to visit Fort Worth is from March to May and from October to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Fort Worth?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 35 °C and nights around 26 °C. January is the coolest month at 14 °C.
When does it rain most in Fort Worth?
The wettest month is May with 121 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 38 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Fort Worth get?
Fort Worth gets around 2,490 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.4 hours a day; in December there are 5.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Fort Worth in?
Fort Worth uses the time zone America/Chicago: UTC−6 in January and UTC−5 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Fort Worth?
A nonstop flight from London to Fort Worth takes about 9 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,660 km.
When is hurricane season in Fort Worth?
Fort Worth lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Fort Worth?
Fort Worth has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 86) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 48). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 83, May half-term 68, Summer holidays 48, October half-term 86, Christmas holidays 64.
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