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Houston (TX) Climate by Month

Houston has a warm maritime climate with a lot of rainfall. The amount of rain is so high it could easily be compared to a tropical monsoon climate. In summer the rain combined with the heat can lead to a very high humidity.

April and October are the best months to visit Houston.

Average day and night temperature

In Houston, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average daytime temperatures reach a very hot 35°C in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 17°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 7°C during this month.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Houston experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1507 mm of precipitation annually. Houston can be quite wet during July, receiving approximately 191 mm of precipitation over 15 rainy days. In contrast February, experiences much drier conditions, with 67 mm of rainfall, spread across 9 rainy days.

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

Sunshine over the year

Houston can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 9.8 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, with only 4.7 hours of sunlight per day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The best time of year to visit Houston 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 months have the greatest rainfall in Houston?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in May, July, September and October.
  • Which is the warmest month in Houston?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 35°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Houston?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 17°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Houston?
    July tops the wettest month list with 191 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Houston?
    February is the driest month with 67 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Houston?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 295 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Houston (TX)

    Sat   Nov 30
    17°C | 6°C
    NE 18 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain

    Sun   Dec 01
    19°C | 11°C
    E 14 km/h
    clear and no rain

    clear and no rain

    Mon   Dec 02
    18°C | 9°C
    E 18 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain