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The Woodlands (TX) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in The Woodlands can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from very hot to mild. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very hot to moderate in The Woodlands. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 35°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 17°C during cooler months like January.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 5°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

The Woodlands has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1266 mm of rainfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, October receives heavy rainfall, averaging 163 mm of precipitation, recorded across 7 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, February brings less rainfall, with 63 mm over 9 rainy days. For more details, please visit our The Woodlands Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in The Woodlands. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.8 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.7 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Houston, the United States of America (47 KM, 29 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Houston, the United States of America (47 KM, 29 Miles).

Forecast for The Woodlands (TX)

Fri   Dec 27
23°C | 9°C
S 3 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Sat   Dec 28
26°C | 14°C
W 6 m/s
22 mm
partly cloudy and thunder

partly cloudy and thunder

Sun   Dec 29
22°C | 11°C
W 2 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

The best time of year to visit The Woodlands in the United States of America

During the months of March 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:
  • Which is the warmest month in The Woodlands?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 35°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in The Woodlands?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 17°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in The Woodlands?
    October tops the wettest month list with 163 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in The Woodlands?
    February is the driest month with 63 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in The Woodlands?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 295 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.