Houston weather in October (Texas, United States of America)

How does the October weather in Houston compare to other months? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The typical weather for October in Houston includes high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 28°C. At night, they generally drop to 17°C.

Precipitation

Houston in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 156 mm for the month. You can typically expect 7 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 225 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures March generally stands out with the best circumstances. While July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Houston climate page with graphs.

 

Houston, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 24%  

Precipitation 156 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 75%  

Windspeed 12 km/h  

Sunshine 225 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 64%  

Where to go in the United States of America in October

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Houston.

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