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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.

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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 June rain is behind you.

Houston is warmest in August (highs near 91°F) and coldest in January (lows around 44°F), with roughly 54 inches of precipitation across the year and June 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, 1991-2020 averages

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
61°
44°
Mild
Feb
67°
49°
Mild
Mar
71°
54°
Mild
Apr
77°
61°
Warm
May
83°
69°
Warm
Jun
90°
73°
Hot
Wettest
Jul
89°
74°
Hot
Aug
91°
74°
Hot
Sep
86°
69°
Hot
Oct
79°
61°
Warm
Nov
69°
53°
Mild
Dec
63°
47°
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 June rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Houston?
August is the warmest month in Houston, averaging highs near 91°F.
What is the coldest month in Houston?
January is the coldest month in Houston, with lows around 44°F.
When is the rainy season in Houston?
The wettest month in Houston is usually June, out of roughly 54 inches of precipitation across the year.

Houston month by month