Houma (LA) Climate by Month
The temperature in Houma can vary quite a bit throughout the year.
Temperatures can be very warm during the warmest months,
and mild during the cooler months.
It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
Visitors to Houma can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C in August to a moderate 17°C in the coolest month, January. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 6°C, particularly during the colder months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Houma is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1725 mm. The climate in Houma shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in August, with an average of 257 mm of precipitation over 20 rainy days. In contrast, November offers drier and sunnier days, with around 67 mm of rainfall over 7 rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Houma serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 5.1 hours of daily sunlight.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Houma.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Houma in the United States of America
During the months of March, April and November you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in May, June, July, August and September.
August has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 17°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 257 mm of rainfall.
November is the driest month with 67 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 279 hours of sunshine.
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