When is the best time to go to Houston
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Houston, 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 Houston
Houston weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Houston 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 84mm | 5hrs | 11.3hrs |
The climate in Houston during January can be summarized as mild and a little damp.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Houston.
January is in the winter in Houston and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (60°F), whilst at night 6°C (44°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Houston with around 84mm 3.3 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.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 73mm | 6hrs | 12hrs |
February in Houston is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Houston.
February is in the winter in Houston and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Houston with around 73mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 6 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 66mm | 6.8hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Houston is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Houston, with some very good weather at this time of year.
March is in the spring in Houston and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Houston with around 66mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 78mm | 7.5hrs | 13.7hrs |
Houston's weather in April is typically warm, humid and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Houston, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
April is in the spring in Houston and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Houston with around 78mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 118mm | 8.6hrs | 14.5hrs |
May is a damp, humid month in Houston and the temperature is generally hot.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Houston, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Houston and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 20°C (67°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Houston with around 118mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a 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 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 132mm | 10.1hrs | 11.3hrs |
June in Houston is generally wet with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Houston for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the summer in Houston and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Houston with around 132mm 5.2 inches of rain making it a wet 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 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 93mm | 10.3hrs | 12hrs |
July in Houston is generally a little damp with the temperature being very hot.
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 Houston.
July is in the summer in Houston and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Houston with around 93mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little 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 10.3 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 100mm | 9.5hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Houston is characteristically very hot, humid and damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Houston for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Houston and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Houston with around 100mm 3.9 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 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 123mm | 8.4hrs | 13.7hrs |
Houston's weather in September is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Houston, with some very good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Houston and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 21°C (71°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Houston with around 123mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet 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 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Houston weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 93mm | 8hrs | 14.5hrs |
October is a a little damp, humid month in Houston and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Houston, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Houston and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Houston with around 93mm 3.7 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 8 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 87mm | 6.1hrs | 11.3hrs |
Houston's weather in November is typically mild and a little damp in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Houston, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in Houston and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Houston with around 87mm 3.4 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 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 80mm | 5.2hrs | 12hrs |
December in Houston is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
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 Houston.
December is in the winter in Houston and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Houston with around 80mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Houston weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 32.5°C 90.5°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | March | 66mm 2.6ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 10.3hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 15.2°C 59.4°F |
| Wettest month: | June | 132mm 5.2ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 29.6°C 85.3°F |
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