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Best Time to Golf in Texas: Month-by-Month Weather & Where to Stay

Texas golf lives and dies by two seasons that are not summer or winter. Spring and fall are superb across the state — mild, green, and reliable. Summer is a heat-and-humidity gauntlet, especially toward the Gulf, and winter brings the occasional sharp cold front that can shut a round down for a day.

Best Window

October – April

Peak G-Score

84/100

Avoid

July – August

This guide breaks the Texas calendar down month by month with our G-Score model, so you aim for the shoulder-season windows when the state is at its best.

The Calendar

Texas golf, month by month

Typical daytime high and our G-Score playability rating for an average round. Higher is better.

Month	High	G-Score	Verdict
Jan	62°F	76Great	Cool and mostly playable, but watch for sharp cold fronts. Quiet courses, low rates.
Feb	66°F	79Great	Mild and improving. Spring golf starts to wake up in the south of the state.
Mar	73°F	84Peak	Spring arrives in force — warm, green, low storm risk. Prime Texas golf.
Apr	80°F	84Peak	Warm and reliable, though storm season is starting. Excellent early and mid-month.
May	87°F	74Shoulder	Heat and thunderstorms build. Mornings are good; afternoons turn sticky and stormy.
Jun	93°F	63Tough	Summer heat sets in statewide. Dawn rounds; hydrate hard. Humid toward the Gulf.
Jul	96°F	55Extreme	Peak heat, 95°F+ most days. Early-morning golf only. Cheap for a reason.
Aug	97°F	54Extreme	The hottest stretch of the year. Sunrise tee times and a lot of water.
Sep	91°F	66Tough	Heat easing slowly; still hot midday. Late-month mornings become comfortable.
Oct	82°F	83Peak	The season turns. Warm days, cool mornings, low storm risk — prime fall golf.
Nov	71°F	82Peak	Mild and reliable. One of the best months to play anywhere in Texas.
Dec	63°F	76Great	Cool with occasional fronts. Playable and quiet through the holidays.

Peak: March – April & October – November · Best window: October – April · Avoid: July – August

Where to Stay

Base yourself near the first tee

Austin

Hill Country golf, live music, and a dense course cluster. The most fun home base in the state.

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Dallas–Fort Worth

The biggest metro with the widest flight access and dozens of courses across the region.

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San Antonio

Resort golf on the edge of the Hill Country, a touch warmer and a good winter option.

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FAQ

Planning your Texas golf trip

When is the best time to golf in Texas?

Spring (March–April) and fall (October–November). Both bring warm 71–82°F days, low humidity, and minimal storm risk — the highest G-Scores of the year. Avoid the July–August heat, when highs top 95°F statewide.

Is it too hot to golf in Texas in summer?

June–August is brutal: 93–97°F highs, high humidity toward the Gulf coast, and afternoon thunderstorms. It is dawn-only golf. Green fees drop sharply, so early risers can find summer value — but plan to be done by mid-morning.

Does it ever get too cold to golf in Texas?

Occasionally. Winter is generally playable, but sharp cold fronts (locally called blue northers) can drop temperatures 30–40°F in hours and shut a round down for a day, especially in the north. Check the forecast the day before in December–February.

Where should I stay for a Texas golf trip?

Austin for Hill Country golf and nightlife, Dallas–Fort Worth for the widest flight access and course density, and San Antonio for resort golf and a slightly warmer winter. All three anchor strong course clusters.

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