When to go · Houston, United States
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The sweet spot for Houston is September, October and May. Here's every month's temperature and rain so you can plan around your own dates.
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September, October, May
Comfortable and drier
Shoulder
June, November, December
Fewer crowds, a trade-off
Think twice
January, March
Wettest is March (167mm)
Houston weather, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Feel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7°C / 45°F | -3°C / 27°F | 78mm | cold, some rain |
| Feb | 8°C / 46°F | -4°C / 25°F | 95mm | cold, some rain |
| Mar | 14°C / 57°F | 3°C / 37°F | 167mm | cool, wet |
| Apr | 18°C / 64°F | 7°C / 45°F | 127mm | mild, wet |
| MayBEST | 23°C / 73°F | 13°C / 55°F | 109mm | warm, some rain |
| Jun | 30°C / 86°F | 18°C / 64°F | 69mm | hot, some rain |
| Jul | 32°C / 90°F | 21°C / 70°F | 81mm | hot, some rain |
| Aug | 30°C / 86°F | 20°C / 68°F | 95mm | hot, some rain |
| SepBEST | 28°C / 82°F | 16°C / 61°F | 54mm | warm, mostly dry |
| OctBEST | 21°C / 70°F | 10°C / 50°F | 91mm | mild, some rain |
| Nov | 13°C / 55°F | 3°C / 37°F | 46mm | cool, mostly dry |
| Dec | 11°C / 52°F | 1°C / 34°F | 63mm | cool, some rain |
Averages from Open-Meteo ERA5 climate reanalysis, 2019 to 2023. Highs and lows are daily averages for each month; rain is the monthly total. Tap a month for a detailed guide.
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