Winter
Dec → Feb18 to 20°
nights 8 to 10°
- 7 rainy days · 95 mm
When is the best time to visit Houston?
- Jan18°not recommended
- Feb20°fair
- Mar23°recommended
- Apr26°recommended
- May30°fair
- Jun33°not recommended
- Jul34°not recommended
- Aug34°not recommended
- Sep32°fair
- Oct28°recommended
- Nov23°recommended
- Dec19°fair
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Houston, month by month
The table of averages, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18° | 8° | 104 mm | 8 d | |
| February | 20° | 10° | 72 mm | 6 d | |
| March | 23° | 13° | 83 mm | 6 d | ✓ |
| April | 26° | 17° | 104 mm | 6 d | ✓ |
| May | 30° | 21° | 138 mm | 6 d | |
| June | 33° | 24° | 155 mm | 8 d | |
| July | 34° | 25° | 117 mm | 7 d | |
| August | 34° | 25° | 138 mm | 8 d | |
| September | 32° | 23° | 146 mm | 8 d | |
| October | 28° | 18° | 147 mm | 6 d | ✓ |
| November | 23° | 12° | 99 mm | 6 d | ✓ |
| December | 19° | 9° | 110 mm | 7 d |
The four seasons in Houston, in figures
What the 2015-2024 averages (Houston Hobby Airport) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May23 to 30°
nights 13 to 21°
- 6 rainy days · 108 mm
Summer
Jun → Aug33 to 34°
nights 24 to 25°
- 8 rainy days · 137 mm
Autumn
Sep → Nov23 to 32°
nights 12 to 23°
- 7 rainy days · 131 mm
Book early for March to April 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 Houston, 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 14h02 of daylight, in December 10h15, a difference of 3h47.
10h26Jan
11h06Feb
11h55Mar
12h51Apr
13h38May
14h02Jun
13h52Jul
13h12Aug
12h18Sep
11h24Oct
10h37Nov
10h15Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Houston Hobby Airport" (29.64°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Houston, month by month
What to see and do
| 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 recommended18°8° at night
- 104 mm · 8 d
Low season, lower prices
February
Fair20°10° at night
- 72 mm · 6 d
Low season, lower prices
March
Recommended23°13° at night
- 83 mm · 6 d
Busy, without the crush
April
Recommended26°17° at night
- 104 mm · 6 d
Busy, without the crush
May
Fair30°21° at night
- 138 mm · 6 d
Low season, lower prices
June
Not recommended33°24° at night
- 155 mm · 8 d
Low season, lower prices
July
Not recommended34°25° at night
- 117 mm · 7 d
Low season, lower prices
August
Not recommended34°25° at night
- 138 mm · 8 d
Low season, lower prices
September
Fair32°23° at night
- 146 mm · 8 d
Low season, lower prices
October
Recommended28°18° at night
- 147 mm · 6 d
Busy, without the crush
November
Recommended23°12° at night
- 99 mm · 6 d
Busy, without the crush
December
Fair19°9° at night
- 110 mm · 7 d
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Mild, 18 °C in the afternoon and 8 °C early in the morning. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (104 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Mild, 20 °C in the afternoon and 10 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 72 mm over 6 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Mild, 23 °C in the afternoon and 13 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 83 mm over 6 days. Busy season, without the crush.
April. 26 °C in the afternoon and 17 °C at night. Rain stays light: 104 mm over 6 days. Busy season, without the crush.
May. 30 °C in the afternoon and 21 °C at night. Rain stays light: 138 mm over 6 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
June. Real heat: 33 °C at the warmest of the day, 24 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (155 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
July. Real heat: 34 °C at the warmest of the day, 25 °C at night. Rain stays light: 117 mm over 7 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
August. Real heat: 34 °C at the warmest of the day, 25 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (138 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
September. Real heat: 32 °C at the warmest of the day, 23 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (146 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
October. 28 °C in the afternoon and 18 °C at night. Rain stays light: 147 mm over 6 days. Busy season, without the crush.
November. Mild, 23 °C in the afternoon and 12 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 99 mm over 6 days. Busy season, without the crush.
December. Mild, 19 °C in the afternoon and 9 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 110 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 Houston?
March to April and October to November: over these months, average highs range from 23 to 28 °C, with 6 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 averages, Houston Hobby Airport).
Which month should you avoid in Houston?
June: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 155 mm over 8 days of rain on average over 2015-2024 at the reference point (Houston Hobby Airport).
What is the hottest month in Houston?
July, with 34 °C on average in the afternoon and 25 °C at night. 2015-2024 averages (Houston Hobby Airport).
What is the coldest month in Houston?
January, with 18 °C at best during the day and 8 °C at night. 2015-2024 averages (Houston Hobby Airport).
What is the driest month in Houston?
February: 72 mm over 6 days of rain, against 155 mm in June, the wettest month.
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