When is the best time to go to Galveston
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Galveston, United States. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Galveston
Galveston weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Galveston are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 86mm | 5hrs | 11.4hrs | 17°C |
Mild and a little damp weather often prevails in Galveston during the month of January
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Galveston for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Galveston and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Galveston with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.
Galveston weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 80mm | 6.2hrs | 12hrs | 16°C |
February in Galveston is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Galveston.
February is in the winter in Galveston and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Galveston with around 80mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Galveston weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 58mm | 7hrs | 12.8hrs | 18°C |
The weather in March in Galveston is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Galveston, with some very good weather at this time of year.
March is in the spring in Galveston and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Galveston with around 58mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 73mm | 7.8hrs | 13.7hrs | 21°C |
Galveston's weather in April is typically warm, humid and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Galveston, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
April is in the spring in Galveston and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Galveston with around 73mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 101mm | 9hrs | 14.4hrs | 25°C |
May is a damp, humid month in Galveston and the temperature is generally hot.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Galveston, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Galveston and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Galveston with around 101mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 113mm | 10.4hrs | 11.4hrs | 28°C |
Hot, humid and damp weather often prevails in Galveston during the month of June
It is perhaps a good month to visit Galveston, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Galveston and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 25°C (76°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Galveston with around 113mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.4 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 99mm | 10.5hrs | 12hrs | 30°C |
July in Galveston is generally a little damp with the temperature being very hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Galveston for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Galveston and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (89°F), whilst at night 26°C (78°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Galveston with around 99mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.5 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 110mm | 9.6hrs | 12.8hrs | 30°C |
The weather in August in Galveston is characteristically very hot, humid and damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Galveston for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Galveston and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 26°C (78°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Galveston with around 110mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 137mm | 8.4hrs | 13.7hrs | 29°C |
Galveston's weather in September is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Galveston.
September is in the fall / autumn in Galveston and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 24°C (74°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Galveston with around 137mm 5.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Galveston weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 82mm | 8.2hrs | 14.4hrs | 26°C |
October is a a little damp, humid month in Galveston and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Galveston, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Galveston and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Galveston with around 82mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Galveston weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 87mm | 6.3hrs | 11.4hrs | 22°C |
The weather in November in Galveston is characteristically mild and a little damp.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Galveston, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in Galveston and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Galveston with around 87mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Galveston weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 92mm | 5.3hrs | 12hrs | 19°C |
December in Galveston is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Galveston.
December is in the winter in Galveston and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Galveston with around 92mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Galveston weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 31.4°C 88.5°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | March | 58mm 2.3ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 10.5hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 14.9°C 58.8°F |
| Wettest month: | September | 137mm 5.4ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 29.9°C 85.8°F |
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