Highland Village experiences a humid subtropical climate (Köppen climate classification *Cfa*). Summers are notably hot and humid, with average high temperatures in July and August frequently exceeding 95°F (35°C) and occasionally topping 100°F (38°C). Winters are generally mild, with average January highs in the mid-50s°F (13°C), though brief periods of freezing temperatures and occasional light ice or snowfall do occur.
The city receives an average of about 38 inches of rainfall annually, peaking in the spring (May) and autumn (October). Because it lies within the southern end of Tornado Alley, Highland Village is susceptible to severe thunderstorms, particularly in the spring, which can bring heavy rain, large hail, damaging straight-line winds, and occasional tornadoes. The best times to visit are during the pleasant, mild months of spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November).