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 12 rainy days and 79 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+66°F
Avg. max. temperature
+14°F
Min.
+88°F
Max.
79 mm
Total precipitation
73%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
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 +84°F during the day to a minimum of +37°F during the night, the temperature in February averages around +72°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 92% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +41°F to +84°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 up 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.
January
February
March
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
96 mm
79 mm
85 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
72%
73%
72%
Air pressure
1019 HPa
1018 HPa
1015 HPa
Sunny days
7
5
6
Cloudy days
10
9
10
Rainy days
12
12
13
Snowy days
0
0
0
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 96 mm to 79 mm.Humidity rises from 72% to 73%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during February, staying around 3 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 7 sunny days in January to 5 in February.
March brings much the same weather, it remains good.
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 9 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 6 m/s to 3 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
Typically, there is a 36% chance of rain on an average day in February, with total rainfall of approximately 58 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 19 mm, which is considered light rain.February is a pretty wet month with over 10 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 May, where a typical day has a 39% chance of precipitation and 122 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 41% chance of precipitation and 79 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last February in Houston?
This is the weather in Houston in February 2023:
1 February
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+40°F
2 February
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+42°F
3 February
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+59°F
4 February
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+65°F
5 February
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+75°F
6 February
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+74°F
7 February
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+75°F
8 February
🌫️
+78°F
9 February
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+73°F
10 February
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+67°F
11 February
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+53°F
12 February
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+65°F
13 February
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+74°F
14 February
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+80°F
15 February
🌫️
+76°F
16 February
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+74°F
17 February
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+54°F
18 February
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+56°F
19 February
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+75°F
20 February
🌫️
+78°F
21 February
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+81°F
22 February
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+82°F
23 February
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+83°F
24 February
🌫️
+80°F
25 February
🌫️
+82°F
26 February
🌫️
+82°F
27 February
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+84°F
28 February
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+84°F
In February 2023 Houston had 6 sunny days, 9 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +72°F, with an absolute maximum of +84°F and a minimum of +41°F. The average humidity was 76%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 22%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in February?
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 1979 (+75°F) and the highest in 2012 (+83°F). The driest year was 2011 with only 709 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 2058 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.
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, 2023.
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.