Best Time to Visit Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Tulsa.
Tulsa does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (July, 28.2°C / 82.8°F) and driest (January, 40 mm / 1.6 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 2.3°C / 36.1°F in January to 28.2°C / 82.8°F in July, with rainfall from 40 mm / 1.6 in (January) to 140 mm / 5.5 in (May). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States of America's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Tulsa'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 | 27.7°C81.9°F | 74 mm2.9″ | — |
| July | 28.2°C82.8°F | 78 mm3.1″ | — |
| June | 25.4°C77.7°F | 114 mm4.5″ | — |
No month at Tulsa matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Tulsa?
Tulsa doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on January (driest, ~40 mm / 1.6 in) and July (warmest, 28.2°C / 82.8°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 Tulsa?
The rainy season at Tulsa, Oklahoma runs through April–June and September–October, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 84 mm / 3.3 in. The wettest single month is May (140 mm / 5.5 in).
What is the driest month in Tulsa?
The driest month in Tulsa is January, averaging about 40 mm / 1.6 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 2.3°C / 36.1°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Tulsa?
The least comfortable months for travel to Tulsa — 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 2.3°C / 36.1°F.
Is Tulsa climate different from United States of America overall?
Yes, usually. Our Tulsa 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 Tulsa specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.