Best Time to Visit Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Oklahoma City.
Oklahoma City does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (July, 28.4°C / 83.1°F) and driest (January, 32 mm / 1.3 in) months. The drier stretch runs through July–August and November–March; the wetter half falls in April–June and September–October. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 2.7°C / 36.9°F in January to 28.4°C / 83.1°F in July, with rainfall from 32 mm / 1.3 in (January) to 140 mm / 5.5 in (May). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Oklahoma City's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| August | 27.8°C82°F | 66 mm2.6″ | — |
| July | 28.4°C83.1°F | 70 mm2.8″ | — |
| June | 25.7°C78.3°F | 114 mm4.5″ | — |
No month at Oklahoma City matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Oklahoma City?
Oklahoma City doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on January (driest, ~32 mm / 1.3 in) and July (warmest, 28.4°C / 83.1°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from United States of America's national average.
When is the rainy season in Oklahoma City?
The rainy season at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma runs through April–June and September–October, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 76 mm / 3 in. The wettest single month is May (140 mm / 5.5 in).
What is the driest month in Oklahoma City?
The driest month in Oklahoma City is January, averaging about 32 mm / 1.3 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 2.7°C / 36.9°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Oklahoma City?
The least comfortable months for travel to Oklahoma City — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, May, June, September, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 140 mm / 5.5 in in May, and the coldest month averages 2.7°C / 36.9°F.
Is Oklahoma City climate different from United States of America overall?
Yes, usually. Our Oklahoma City figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our United States of America figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Oklahoma City specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.