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The best time to visit Houston

Month-by-month climate averages for Houston, TX, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Houston is usually January, February, March and April, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest July rain is behind you.

Houston is warmest in August (highs near 96°F) and coldest in January (lows around 46°F), with roughly 70 inches of precipitation across the year and July the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is January, February, March and April.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Houston forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Houston weather by month

what to expect in Houston through the year

Here is Houston's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °F, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Houston by season.

Jan
63°
46°
Mild
Feb
70°
52°
Mild
Mar
75°
58°
Warm
Apr
78°
62°
Warm
May
84°
70°
Warm
Jun
92°
75°
Hot
Jul
92°
77°
Hot
Wettest
Aug
96°
79°
Hot
Sep
91°
74°
Hot
Oct
83°
65°
Warm
Nov
73°
57°
Warm
Dec
67°
51°
Mild

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Houston?
The most comfortable time to visit Houston is usually January, February, March and April, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest July rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Houston?
August is the warmest month in Houston, averaging highs near 96°F.
What is the coldest month in Houston?
January is the coldest month in Houston, with lows around 46°F.
When is the rainy season in Houston?
The wettest month in Houston is usually July, out of roughly 70 inches of precipitation across the year.

Houston month by month