Best Time to Visit Houston
United States · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Houston are February, March and November, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Climate profile
Houston sees its warmest weather in August, when daytime highs average around 34°C, and its coolest in January (around 18°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 1413mm — June is typically the wettest month (~155mm) and February the driest (~73mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from May to October — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 37 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18° / 8°C | 104mm | 👍 Good |
| February | 20° / 10°C | 73mm | 🌟 Great |
| March | 23° / 13°C | 83mm | 🌟 Great |
| April | 26° / 17°C | 104mm | 👍 Good |
| May | 30° / 21°C | 138mm | 🤔 Fair |
| June | 33° / 24°C | 155mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| July | 34° / 25°C | 117mm | 🤔 Fair |
| August | 34° / 25°C | 138mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| September | 32° / 23°C | 146mm | 🤔 Fair |
| October | 28° / 18°C | 147mm | 👍 Good |
| November | 23° / 12°C | 99mm | 🌟 Great |
| December | 19° / 9°C | 110mm | 👍 Good |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit Houston?
- Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Houston are February, March and November, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
- What is the hottest month in Houston?
- August is typically the hottest month in Houston, with average daytime highs around 34°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Houston?
- June is usually the wettest month, with around 155mm of precipitation.