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Houston in February: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Houston in February will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Houston, based on historical data.
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February

Weather in Houston in February 2025

Good Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
Planning a trip to Houston in February? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +66°F and approximately 5 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 6 rainy days and 81 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+66°F
Avg. max. temperature
+14°F
Min.
+88°F
Max.
81 mm
Total precipitation
73%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
17 ⛅️
Cloudy
6 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Houston has good weather in February.

Average temperature in Houston in February

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Houston for February based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +82°F during the day to a minimum of +27°F during the night, the temperature in February averages around +64°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +66°F to +66°F.

Is Houston warm or cold in February?

Houston is typically mild in February.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +63°F to +66°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +46°F to +50°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

February is one of the coolest months in Houston, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Houston in February

Houston weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
JanuaryFebruaryMarch
Avg. temperature
+63°F+66°F+73°F
Min. temperature
+18°F+14°F+23°F
Max. temperature
+84°F+88°F+93°F
Rainfall
94 mm81 mm85 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
71%73%71%
Air pressure
1019 HPa1017 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
857
Cloudy days
161718
Rainy days
766
Snowy days
000

February weather is still as good as in January. It’s getting warmer as February arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +63°F to +66°F during the day. As February arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 94 mm to 81 mm. Humidity rises from 71% to 73%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during February, staying around 3 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 8 sunny days in January to 5 in February.

March brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Houston in February based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Houston is gradually decreasing during February, going from 5 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during February in Houston based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in February stands at 50%, leading to total precipitation of around 80 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 33 mm, which is moderate rain. February is a pretty wet month with over 14 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Houston wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 33% chance of precipitation and 121 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 21% chance of precipitation and 81 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during February in Houston based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in February is 0%, for a monthly total of around 1 mm.

February is one of the snowiest months in Houston.

Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last February in Houston?

This is the weather in Houston in February 2023:
1 February
🌧️
+67°F
2 February
🌫️
+71°F
3 February
🌧️
+69°F
4 February
☁️
+33°F
5 February
☀️
+51°F
6 February
☀️
+58°F
7 February
☁️
+63°F
8 February
☀️
+64°F
9 February
☀️
+71°F
10 February
☀️
+71°F
11 February
☀️
+74°F
12 February
🌧️
+68°F
13 February
☀️
+60°F
14 February
☀️
+68°F
15 February
☁️
+71°F
16 February
🌫️
+75°F
17 February
🌧️
+79°F
18 February
☁️
+58°F
19 February
☀️
+66°F
20 February
☁️
+67°F
21 February
🌧️
+82°F
22 February
☁️
+77°F
23 February
🌫️
+76°F
24 February
🌫️
+46°F
25 February
☁️
+45°F
26 February
🌧️
+44°F
27 February
☁️
+60°F
28 February
☀️
+66°F
In February 2023 Houston had 10 sunny days, 8 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +64°F, with an absolute maximum of +82°F and a minimum of +34°F. The average humidity was 71%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 27%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Houston climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Houston in February has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2010 (+60°F) and the highest in 2017 (+78°F). The driest year was 1989 with only 27 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2012 with 426 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Houston in February:

Is February a good time to visit Houston?

February is a really good time to go to Houston. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Houston.

Can you sunbathe in Houston in February?

February has mild temperatures in Houston. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Houston rainy in February?

Houston is often rainy in February. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Houston in February?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Houston in February, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in USA

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Monthly weather in Houston

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Houston, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.