Best Time to Visit Houston

Best time: Mar, Apr, Oct, May. Jul is warmest (34.2°C high); Jun is rainiest (145 mm).

Houston weather by month

MonthHigh °CLow °CRain mmSun hrs
Jan16.96.3924.1
Feb198785.1
Mar23.111.6706.7
Apr26.415.1828.2
May3019.41269
Jun32.822.61459.5
Jul34.223.510410
Aug33.923.31009.2
Sep32.121.11338
Oct28.115.81046.5
Nov22.911.21054.7
Dec18.77.4913.9

Average high temperature

Jan 17°
Feb 19°
Mar 23°
Apr 26°
May 30°
Jun 33°
Jul 34°
Aug 34°
Sep 32°
Oct 28°
Nov 23°
Dec 19°

Best months by activity

Overall: MarAprOctMay

Beaches: AprJulJunAug

Hiking: MarAprFeb

Sightseeing: MarAprFebOct

Houston quick facts

What to pack

Hot months (Jul, Aug): light clothes, sunscreen, hat.

Wet months (Jan, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec): raincoat and umbrella.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Houston?

Mar, Apr, Oct, May.

What is the rainiest month?

Jun, about 145 mm.

What is the warmest month?

Jul, with average highs of 34.2°C.

Where to stay

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Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals. Licensed under CC BY 4.0. Open-Meteo.