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Houston Weather by Month

Best time to visit Houston
February–April
Average daily high Wet days Best window
Warmest month
Aug
34.5°C average high
Wettest month
Sep
144.3mm
Coolest month
Jan
18°C average high
Peak comfort score
85
out of 100

The year at a glance

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Daily low to high range Rainfall (right axis)

Month by month

MonthHighLowRainWet daysScore
January 18°7.7°96.4mm 9.575
February 19.8°9.8°62.7mm 8.682
March 23.2°13.3°78.8mm 8.583
April 26.4°16.6°92.8mm 7.785
May 30.3°20.9°137.1mm 7.672
June 33.1°23.9°138.5mm 10.155
July 34°24.8°127.8mm 9.553
August 34.5°25°138.2mm 9.651
September 32.1°22.8°144.3mm 9.760
October 28.1°17.7°129.1mm 7.481
November 22.9°12.4°94.7mm 8.683
December 19.2°100.4mm 8.980

Averages from HOUSTON WILLIAM P HOBBY AIRPORT, TX US, 15.2km away, over 1995–2024.

What each month is like

January

January in Houston averages a daily high of 18°C with nights around 7.7°C. Expect roughly 9.5 wet days totalling 96.4mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

February

February in Houston averages a daily high of 19.8°C with nights around 9.8°C. Expect roughly 8.6 wet days totalling 62.7mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

March

March in Houston averages a daily high of 23.2°C with nights around 13.3°C. Expect roughly 8.5 wet days totalling 78.8mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

April

April in Houston averages a daily high of 26.4°C with nights around 16.6°C. Expect roughly 7.7 wet days totalling 92.8mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

May

May in Houston averages a daily high of 30.3°C with nights around 20.9°C. Expect roughly 7.6 wet days totalling 137.1mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

June

June in Houston averages a daily high of 33.1°C with nights around 23.9°C. Expect roughly 10.1 wet days totalling 138.5mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

July

July in Houston averages a daily high of 34°C with nights around 24.8°C. Expect roughly 9.5 wet days totalling 127.8mm. Demanding conditions — pack for it and plan indoor options.

August

August in Houston averages a daily high of 34.5°C with nights around 25°C. Expect roughly 9.6 wet days totalling 138.2mm. Demanding conditions — pack for it and plan indoor options.

September

September in Houston averages a daily high of 32.1°C with nights around 22.8°C. Expect roughly 9.7 wet days totalling 144.3mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

October

October in Houston averages a daily high of 28.1°C with nights around 17.7°C. Expect roughly 7.4 wet days totalling 129.1mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

November

November in Houston averages a daily high of 22.9°C with nights around 12.4°C. Expect roughly 8.6 wet days totalling 94.7mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

December

December in Houston averages a daily high of 19.2°C with nights around 9°C. Expect roughly 8.9 wet days totalling 100.4mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

How the score works

Each month scores out of 100. It starts at 100 and loses points for daytime highs outside a 20–27°C band, for wet days, and for nights below 2°C. Nothing else is weighted in — no crowd data, no prices, no opinion. Houston peaks at 85.

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Houston?

Based on 30 years of records, February–April scores highest for comfort in Houston, balancing daytime temperature against rainfall.

What is the hottest month in Houston?

August is the warmest, averaging a daily high of 34.5°C.

What is the wettest month in Houston?

September is the wettest, averaging 144.3mm of rain across roughly 9.7 wet days.

How cold does Houston get?

January is the coolest month, with average daily highs around 18°C.

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