Due to its immense size, Texas is characterized by a remarkable climatic variety.
In summer, the mercury averages 34°C across most of the southern US state, while average winter temperatures drop as one moves north.
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South Texas is known for its moist summers and contrasts with the dryness of the western deserts.
The few mountainous regions of the state experience more extreme temperatures.
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When is the best time to go to Austin and East Central Texas?
Austin is best explored in spring and fall.
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Capital of the state, Austin is a big city laid back and sophisticated at the same time, which one discovers best in spring or in autumn, when the temperatures fluctuate between 23°C and 28°C.
In addition to its museums and historical sites, it stands out for its lively nightlife, in particular the live music shows that make its reputation.
Further south, Houston, the state's largest city, is the heart of the country's oil industry.
Although not considered a top tourist destination, it offers an abundance of attractions, including NASA's Johnson Space Center.
Known for its River Walk, the charming town of San Antonio is home to Texas' most famous historic site: Fort Alamo.
To the west and north of the city lies the Texas Hill Country, one of the most beautiful areas in the state, dotted with hills, lakes, rivers, wildflowers, and quaint little towns.
Piney Woods, an area entirely covered in forests and lush meadows, is tinged with color in the spring with blooming azaleas and rhododendrons.
When is the best time to go to Dallas and North Texas?
Restaurants, hotels, art galleries... Dallas is one of the most contemporary cities in Texas.
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Made famous by the eponymous television series, Dallas, affectionately nicknamed Big D by locals, is one of the most contemporary cities in Texas, with excellent restaurants, glitzy shops, luxury hotels and a constant art scene. expansion that we discover both in spring and autumn if we want to escape the summer heat.
In Fort Worth, the
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continue to rumble in the city's Stockyards National Historic District, home to top-notch art museums.
In the Panhandle Plains, to the northwest, the landscape is arid and striking canyons suddenly open up, like the Palo Duro Canyon.
When is the best time to go to El Paso and West Texas?
Covering more than 300,000 hectares, Big Bend National Park includes canyons, rock formations and vast deserts.
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The west of the region retains the flavor of the Wild West that can be found even in El Paso, where the thermometer reads 38°C in summer and borders on zero in winter.
Big Bend Country, the wildest region of the state, is home to the eponymous national park, covering more than 300,000 hectares along the Rio Grande.
The altitude of the park varies between 600 and 2500 m and includes canyons, rock formations and vast deserts.
West Texas also has Lake Amistad, a large recreation area located along the US-Mexico border.
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Seasons, festivities… The best time, region by region
When is the best time to go to the Texas coast?
Several national refuges are located along the Texas coast, including Aransas.
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The Texas coast stretches over 550 km between Louisiana and Mexico.
It is mostly flat and sandy, with large bays and narrow barrier islands.
The color of the sand varies from white to light brown, and the water temperature fluctuates between 25 and 30°C from May to September.
Rivers, bayous and streams empty into estuaries and marshy wetlands, creating fertile habitat for a wide variety of animals.
Along this coast are several National Wildlife Refuges, the most famous being Aransas, the winter home of the endangered Whooping Crane.
Unless you're a college student looking for a bit of spring break action, it's a good idea to avoid Texas beach resorts in March and early April, during Spring Break.
