Garland, TX Climate & Monthly Averages

Garland has a humid subtropical climate. July is the hottest month, averaging 94° by day; January is the coldest at 55°.

Texas, United States 🇺🇸 · humid subtropical climate
Annual avg
67°
Hottest month
July
Coldest month
January
Rainy days / yr
114
Sunshine
9.0 h/day
Right now: 45° and moderate rain - see live conditions

Sunshine is a defining feature of Garland's climate

Garland is a humid subtropical city - hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. July is the warmest month at 94°F (34°C) and January the coolest at 55°F (13°C), over 58.0 inches (1473 mm) of precipitation a year.

9.0sun hours per day
1473 mmprecipitation per year
114wet days per year

How sun, temperature and rain fit together

Sunshine averages 9.0 hours a day over the year, peaking in July at 12.0 hours. January bottoms out at 55°F (13°C) in daylight, 38°F (3°C) after dark. Warmth peaks in July: highs of 94°F (34°C), lows of 78°F (25°C). Relative humidity averages 67% across the year, drier than about 75% of the cities we track.

Snowfall is rare but not unheard of. Across the gridded 2015-2024 daily record, the highest daily maximum for this location was 108°F (42°C) and the lowest daily minimum -2°F (-19°C).

More climate facts for Garland
  • Hottest month: July - highs near 94°F (34°C)
  • Coldest month: January - highs near 55°F (13°C)
  • Decade extremes (2015-2024): 108°F (42°C) high · -2°F (-19°C) low
  • Wettest month: May (14 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (12.0 h sun/day)
  • Climate type: humid subtropical
  • Annual swing: 22°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 9°C
  • Snow: about 1 days a year
  • Months averaging 30°C or hotter: 4
  • Average humidity: 67%

The most comfortable sunny-weather window

Best time to visit Garland

Aim for February to April and October to December if you get the choice: warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up, and highs average 67°F (20°C) against roughly 9 wet days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in February.

What to pack

Pack for Garland with lightweight, breathable clothing and serious sun protection, a warm jacket and layers for the cooler season and a compact umbrella or rain shell. July nights average 78°F (25°C), so evenings rarely match the afternoons.

Monthly climate table

Monthly averages for Garland based on 2015–2024 weather data. Daylight is sunrise to sunset on the 15th; wet-day chance is the share of days with measurable rain.
MonthHighLow Rain daysPrecipitation SunshineDaylightWet-day chanceHumidity
January 55° 38° 7 2.9 in 7.2 h/day 10.2 h 23% 66%
February 59° 41° 9 4.2 in 7.0 h/day 11.0 h 32% 69%
March 68° 51° 12 5.0 in 7.9 h/day 11.9 h 37% 69%
April 74° 56° 12 6.7 in 8.9 h/day 13.0 h 38% 69%
May 82° 66° 14 8.3 in 9.2 h/day 13.8 h 47% 74%
June 89° 73° 10 5.0 in 11.2 h/day 14.3 h 34% 70%
July 94° 78° 9 3.0 in 12.0 h/day 14.1 h 29% 63%
August 93° 78° 9 4.5 in 11.5 h/day 13.4 h 29% 62%
September 88° 72° 8 4.4 in 10.2 h/day 12.3 h 28% 64%
October 78° 61° 8 6.0 in 9.0 h/day 11.3 h 25% 62%
November 66° 49° 8 4.3 in 7.4 h/day 10.4 h 28% 70%
December 59° 43° 8 3.7 in 6.7 h/day 10.0 h 25% 70%

Garland month by month

Each card shows the average high and low. The bar places that month between Garland's coldest night and warmest afternoon.

January

ColdestDriest
55°38°
Rain
7 days
Sunshine
7.2 h
Daylight
10.2 h

February

59°41°
Rain
9 days
Sunshine
7.0 h
Daylight
11.0 h

March

68°51°
Rain
12 days
Sunshine
7.9 h
Daylight
11.9 h

April

74°56°
Rain
12 days
Sunshine
8.9 h
Daylight
13.0 h

May

Wettest
82°66°
Rain
14 days
Sunshine
9.2 h
Daylight
13.8 h

June

89°73°
Rain
10 days
Sunshine
11.2 h
Daylight
14.3 h

July

HottestSunniest
94°78°
Rain
9 days
Sunshine
12.0 h
Daylight
14.1 h

August

93°78°
Rain
9 days
Sunshine
11.5 h
Daylight
13.4 h

September

88°72°
Rain
8 days
Sunshine
10.2 h
Daylight
12.3 h

October

78°61°
Rain
8 days
Sunshine
9.0 h
Daylight
11.3 h

November

66°49°
Rain
8 days
Sunshine
7.4 h
Daylight
10.4 h

December

59°43°
Rain
8 days
Sunshine
6.7 h
Daylight
10.0 h

Looking for warmer alternatives? Browse warm places by month, or compare Garland's coolest part of the year: January, February, December.

Seasonal weather under Garland's sunnier skies

Spring (March through May)

Spring in Garland is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 75°F (24°C) and nights around 58°F (14°C); rain falls on around 38 of the 90 days.

Summer (June through August)

Through summer, Garland brings serious heat: 92°F (33°C) by day, 76°F (25°C) after dark, and expect showers on roughly 28 days across the season. Daylight is generous - around 11.6 hours of sun a day.

Fall (September through November)

Fall is mild and warm here - highs near 77°F (25°C), nights near 61°F (16°C), and expect showers on roughly 25 days across the season.

Winter (December through February)

Winter in Garland is crisp but comfortable, with daytime highs averaging 58°F (14°C) and nights around 41°F (5°C); expect showers on roughly 24 days across the season.

How unusual is Garland?

  • Garland sits close to the middle of our dataset on most measures: 67°F (19°C) as an annual average, 58.0 inches (1473 mm) of precipitation and 9.0 hours of sun a day.

These comparisons use the same ten-year window for every city in the dataset.

Garland temperature extremes in the 2015–2024 dataset

Highest daily value
108°
in August
Lowest daily value
-2°
in February
Annual precipitation
58.0"
Snowy days / yr
1

Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ. Need another precipitation unit? Use the rainfall converter.

Sunshine and temperature questions about Garland

How much sun does Garland get?
9.0 hours a day averaged over the year, peaking in July at 12.0 hours.
What should I pack for Garland?
It depends on the month: July runs to 94°F (34°C) while January holds at 55°F (13°C). The full month-by-month breakdown is in the packing notes above.
How many rainy days does Garland get in a year?
About 114 days bring measurable precipitation, totalling 58.0 inches (1473 mm). That works out at roughly 12.9 mm on an average wet day.
How long does summer last in Garland?
Average highs hold at 30°C or above for 4 months of the year. Outside that, January pulls back to 55°F (13°C).
How hot does Garland get in summer?
July averages 94°F (34°C). That is serious heat, and the decade record for this location is 108°F (42°C).