Winter
Dec → Feb17 to 19°
nights 9 to 11°
- 6 rainy days · 90 mm
When is the best time to visit Galveston?
- Jan17°not recommended
- Feb19°not recommended
- Mar22°fair
- Apr26°recommended
- May29°recommended
- Jun32°fair
- Jul33°not recommended
- Aug33°not recommended
- Sep32°fair
- Oct28°recommended
- Nov22°recommended
- Dec19°fair
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Galveston, month by month
The table of averages, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17° | 9° | 109 mm | 7 d | |
| February | 19° | 11° | 54 mm | 5 d | |
| March | 22° | 15° | 77 mm | 5 d | |
| April | 26° | 18° | 52 mm | 4 d | ✓ |
| May | 29° | 22° | 77 mm | 4 d | ✓ |
| June | 32° | 26° | 107 mm | 7 d | |
| July | 33° | 27° | 87 mm | 7 d | |
| August | 33° | 27° | 120 mm | 6 d | |
| September | 32° | 25° | 169 mm | 8 d | |
| October | 28° | 20° | 131 mm | 6 d | ✓ |
| November | 22° | 15° | 109 mm | 6 d | ✓ |
| December | 19° | 11° | 107 mm | 7 d |
The four seasons in Galveston, in figures
What the 2015-2024 averages (Galveston Scholes Field) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May22 to 29°
nights 15 to 22°
- 4 rainy days · 69 mm
Summer
Jun → Aug32 to 33°
nights 26 to 27°
- 7 rainy days · 105 mm
Autumn
Sep → Nov22 to 32°
nights 15 to 25°
- 7 rainy days · 136 mm
Book early for April to May and October to November
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Galveston, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 14h of daylight, in December 10h17, a difference of 3h44.
10h28Jan
11h07Feb
11h55Mar
12h50Apr
13h36May
14hJun
13h51Jul
13h11Aug
12h18Sep
11h24Oct
10h38Nov
10h17Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Galveston Scholes Field" (29.27°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Galveston, month by month
| Activity | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sightseeing & walks | ||||||||||||
| Long days |
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Sightseeing & walks: January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December
- Long days: June
Grid derived from the climate averages (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended17°9° at night
- 109 mm · 7 d
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended19°11° at night
- 54 mm · 5 d
Low season, lower prices
March
Fair22°15° at night
- 77 mm · 5 d
Low season, lower prices
April
Recommended26°18° at night
- 52 mm · 4 d
Busy, without the crush
May
Recommended29°22° at night
- 77 mm · 4 d
Busy, without the crush
June
Fair32°26° at night
- 107 mm · 7 d
Low season, lower prices
July
Not recommended33°27° at night
- 87 mm · 7 d
Low season, lower prices
August
Not recommended33°27° at night
- 120 mm · 6 d
Low season, lower prices
September
Fair32°25° at night
- 169 mm · 8 d
Low season, lower prices
October
Recommended28°20° at night
- 131 mm · 6 d
Busy, without the crush
November
Recommended22°15° at night
- 109 mm · 6 d
Busy, without the crush
December
Fair19°11° at night
- 107 mm · 7 d
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Cool: 17 °C at best, 9 °C at night. Rain stays light: 109 mm over 7 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Mild, 19 °C in the afternoon and 11 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 54 mm over 5 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Mild, 22 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 77 mm over 5 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. 26 °C in the afternoon and 18 °C at night. Rain stays light: 52 mm over 4 days. Busy season, without the crush.
May. 29 °C in the afternoon and 22 °C at night. Rain stays light: 77 mm over 4 days. Busy season, without the crush.
June. Real heat: 32 °C at the warmest of the day, 26 °C at night. Rain stays light: 107 mm over 7 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
July. Real heat: 33 °C at the warmest of the day, 27 °C at night. Rain stays light: 87 mm over 7 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
August. Real heat: 33 °C at the warmest of the day, 27 °C at night. Rain stays light: 120 mm over 6 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
September. Real heat: 32 °C at the warmest of the day, 25 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (169 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
October. 28 °C in the afternoon and 20 °C at night. Rain stays light: 131 mm over 6 days. Busy season, without the crush.
November. Mild, 22 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 109 mm over 6 days. Busy season, without the crush.
December. Mild, 19 °C in the afternoon and 11 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 107 mm over 7 days. Quiet at the start of the month, then busier as the holidays approach.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Galveston?
April to May and October to November: over these months, average highs range from 22 to 29 °C, with 5 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 averages, Galveston Scholes Field).
Which month should you avoid in Galveston?
August: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 120 mm over 6 days of rain on average over 2015-2024 at the reference point (Galveston Scholes Field).
What is the hottest month in Galveston?
July, with 33 °C on average in the afternoon and 27 °C at night. 2015-2024 averages (Galveston Scholes Field).
What is the coldest month in Galveston?
January, with 17 °C at best during the day and 9 °C at night. 2015-2024 averages (Galveston Scholes Field).
What is the driest month in Galveston?
April: 52 mm over 4 days of rain, against 169 mm in September, the wettest month.
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