City in Texas, United States
Houston weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Houston
Mar–Apr and Oct–Nov are the mildest. Jun–Sep is hot and humid with storms; hurricane season runs Jun–Nov, peaking Aug–Sep.
Houston weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan16°89 mm
- Feb18°69 mm
- Mar22°85 mm
- Apr26°87 mm
- May30°119 mm
- Jun33°126 mm
- Jul34°110 mm
- Aug35°125 mm
- Sep32°118 mm
- Oct28°128 mm
- Nov22°94 mm
- Dec17°96 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°C61°F | 5°C40°F | 89 mm | 81% | Cool |
| February | 18°C65°F | 7°C44°F | 69 mm | 81% | Pleasant |
| March | 22°C72°F | 11°C51°F | 85 mm | 80% | Pleasant |
| April | 26°C79°F | 15°C58°F | 87 mm | 77% | Pleasant |
| May | 30°C87°F | 19°C67°F | 119 mm | 74% | Pleasant |
| June | 33°C92°F | 23°C73°F | 126 mm | 73% | Hot |
| July | 34°C93°F | 24°C74°F | 110 mm | 75% | Hot & humid |
| August | 35°C94°F | 24°C75°F | 125 mm | 72% | Hot |
| September | 32°C89°F | 21°C70°F | 118 mm | 75% | Hot & humid |
| October | 28°C82°F | 15°C60°F | 128 mm | 75% | Pleasant |
| November | 22°C71°F | 10°C50°F | 94 mm | 78% | Pleasant |
| December | 17°C63°F | 6°C43°F | 96 mm | 80% | Cool |
Best months across United States
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| New York City | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (26°C) |
| Las Vegas | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (42°C) |
| Los Angeles | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | Aug (32°C) |
| Orlando | Feb–Apr, Nov | May (31°C) |
| Miami | Nov–Apr | Aug (30°C) |
| San Francisco | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Sep (24°C) |
| Honolulu | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Sep (28°C) |
| Washington, D.C. | Mar–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (31°C) |
| Chicago | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (25°C) |
| Boston | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (28°C) |
| New Orleans | Feb–Apr, Oct–Nov | Jul (30°C) |
| San Diego | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Aug (32°C) |
| Seattle | Jun–Sep | Aug (24°C) |
| Maui | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Sep (22°C) |
| Nashville | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Aug (32°C) |
| Austin | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (36°C) |
| Miami Beach | Nov–Apr | Aug (30°C) |
| Key West | Dec–Apr | Aug (30°C) |
| Denver | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Philadelphia | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Portland | Jun–Sep | Aug (29°C) |
| Atlanta | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (32°C) |
| San Antonio | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (36°C) |
| Charleston | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (32°C) |
| Savannah | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (33°C) |
| Fort Lauderdale | Dec–Apr | Aug (30°C) |
| Kauai | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Sep (27°C) |
| Big Island | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (26°C) |
| Sedona | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | Jul (35°C) |
| Houston | Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov | Aug (35°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Houston?
Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov. Mar–Apr and Oct–Nov are the mildest. Jun–Sep is hot and humid with storms; hurricane season runs Jun–Nov, peaking Aug–Sep.
When is the rainy season in Houston?
Rain peaks in October with about 128 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Houston?
August, with average highs of 35°C (94°F).
How cold does Houston get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging 5°C (40°F).
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Sources
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.