Average Monthly Sunshine in Houston (TX)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Houston receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Houston, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 295 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of January provide just 142 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2584 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Houston. 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.

Houston’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Houston enjoys an average of 2584 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

July, Houston’s wettest month, receives 148 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 34°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 19°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Houston Precipitation page.