Best Time to Visit Houston, Texas, USA
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Houston.
Houston does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (July, 28.8°C / 83.8°F) and driest (March, 69 mm / 2.7 in) months. The drier stretch runs through August and October and December–April; the wetter half falls in May–July and September and November. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 11.7°C / 53.1°F in January to 28.8°C / 83.8°F in July, with rainfall from 69 mm / 2.7 in (March) to 148 mm / 5.8 in (June). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Houston, Texas, United States of America's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Houston's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| August | 28.6°C83.5°F | 101 mm4″ | — |
| July | 28.8°C83.8°F | 106 mm4.2″ | — |
| April | 20.8°C69.4°F | 81 mm3.2″ | — |
No month at Houston matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Houston?
Houston doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on March (driest, ~69 mm / 2.7 in) and July (warmest, 28.8°C / 83.8°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from United States of America's national average.
When is the rainy season in Houston?
The rainy season at Houston, Texas runs through May–July and September and November, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 105 mm / 4.1 in. The wettest single month is June (148 mm / 5.8 in).
What is the driest month in Houston?
The driest month in Houston is March, averaging about 69 mm / 2.7 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 17.5°C / 63.5°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Houston?
The least comfortable months for travel to Houston — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, May, June, September, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 148 mm / 5.8 in in June, and the coldest month averages 11.7°C / 53.1°F.
Is Houston climate different from United States of America overall?
Yes, usually. Our Houston figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our United States of America figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Houston specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.