Houston weather by month
Houston runs from an average daily high of 64°F in January to 95°F in August, with overnight lows between 44°F (January) and 76°F (July).
June is the wettest month (6.0 inches) and February the driest (3.0 inches); about 52 inches fall in a normal year.
Average highs reach 90°F or more in Jun-Sep.
By a simple rule (average highs of 65-88°F, lows of 40°F or more and rain at or under the yearly average), the comfortable months for Houston day trips are Feb-Apr and Nov-Dec.
Month by month in Houston
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rain (in) | Day trips open |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F | 44°F | 3.8 | 60 of 64 |
| February best | 68°F | 48°F | 3.0 | 60 of 64 |
| March best | 74°F | 54°F | 3.5 | 61 of 64 |
| April best | 80°F | 60°F | 4.0 | 61 of 64 |
| May | 87°F | 68°F | 5.0 | 64 of 64 |
| June | 92°F | 74°F | 6.0 | 64 of 64 |
| July | 94°F | 76°F | 3.8 | 64 of 64 |
| August | 95°F | 75°F | 4.8 | 64 of 64 |
| September | 90°F | 71°F | 4.7 | 62 of 64 |
| October | 83°F | 61°F | 5.5 | 61 of 64 |
| November best | 73°F | 52°F | 3.9 | 60 of 64 |
| December best | 65°F | 46°F | 4.0 | 60 of 64 |
The numbers are from NOAA's station at Houston Intercont Airport, Tx (USW00012960). Climate normals 1991-2020: long-run averages, not a forecast. "Day trips open" counts the places within 3 hours that are open or in season on the 15th, from our own place data.
Questions about Houston weather
What is the best time to visit Houston?
By a simple rule (average highs of 65-88°F, lows of 40°F or more and rain at or under the yearly average), the comfortable months for Houston day trips are Feb-Apr and Nov-Dec.
What is the hottest and coldest month in Houston?
August is the hottest (average high 95°F) and January the coolest (average low 44°F).
When does it rain the most in Houston?
June is the wettest month (6.0 inches) and February the driest (3.0 inches).
Does it snow in Houston?
Very little: the station records about 0.1 inches of snow in a normal year.
Where do these weather numbers come from?
The numbers are from NOAA's station at Houston Intercont Airport, Tx (USW00012960). They are 1991-2020 climate normals (long-run averages), not a forecast. For today's weather use the National Weather Service forecast.
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