Houston Weather in May

What's the weather like in Houston (Texas) in May 2024?

The climate in Houston during May can be summarized as hot, humid and damp.

May is in the spring in Houston and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 20°C (67°F) is normal.

Houston weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 28.2°C 82.7°F
Nightly temperature 19.5°C 67°F
Average temperature 23.8°C 74.8°F
Daily sunshine 8.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 118 mm 4.6 ins
Rainy days 8 days
Sea temperature 24.6°C 76.4°F
Humidity 76%
Windspeed 15.8kph 10 mph

On average May is the 3rd wettest 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.

May temperatures in Houston

Houston average temperature in May

May rainfall

Houston average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Houston average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Houston in May 2024.

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Houston weather stats

Houston weather statistics
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
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