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When is the best time to visit Houston?
In general the best time to visit Houston is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sun tanning holiday is July, August, September. Average maximum temperatures are up to +93°F in August and it has 4 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during February - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is May, June, July with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Houston in different months
This is the average weather in Houston for each month based on historic data:
January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +90°F during June.
In July, August the weather is average. Expect around 25 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 109 mm in July.
Climate in Houston
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Houston for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +84°F | +88°F | +93°F | +93°F | +97°F | +104°F | +104°F | +108°F | +108°F | +95°F | +93°F | +84°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +63°F | +66°F | +73°F | +79°F | +86°F | +90°F | +93°F | +93°F | +90°F | +82°F | +72°F | +64°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +18°F | +14°F | +23°F | +34°F | +46°F | +54°F | +64°F | +61°F | +50°F | +32°F | +28°F | +9°F |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 72 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 71 | 73 | 73 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 96 | 79 | 85 | 99 | 122 | 119 | 109 | 102 | 116 | 112 | 105 | 90 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 7 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 8 | 6 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 10 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Houston during the whole year:
The hottest month in Houston is August with average maximum temperature going up to +93°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +46°F.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Houston looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Houston is July with average humidity going up to 74%. The least humid month is October with an average humidity of 71%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Houston during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is October with approximately 11 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 112 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is May with approximately 12 rainy days and 122 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Houston during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is January with approximately 0 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Houston:
What is the hottest month in Houston?
The hottest month in Houston is August with average maximum temperature of +93°F.
What is the coldest month in Houston?
The coldest month in Houston is January with minimum temperatures of +46°F.
Is Houston worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Houston in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is August with +93°F and 4 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Houston?
if you're looking to visit Houston when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for May, June, September. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being February with only 79 mm of rain.
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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, 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.