Best time to visit Houston: month-by-month weather (2026)
The highest-scoring months in Houston are Feb, Mar, Oct and Nov.
Best months
Feb, Mar, Oct and Nov
Peak season
Feb, Mar, Aug, Oct and Nov
Off season
Jan, Jul and Aug
Monthly Temperatures (°C)
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Month-by-Month Guide
Temperature, rainfall and sunshine are measured. The visit score below is derived from those three (design spec §5.3)estimate.
Jan
Temp: 7.1°C – 16.1°C
Rain: 221mm
Sunshine: 6.3h/day
Visit score: 3.3/10
Feb
BestTemp: 10.8°C – 20.4°C
Rain: 75mm
Sunshine: 7.4h/day
Visit score: 7.4/10
Mar
BestTemp: 14.8°C – 24.1°C
Rain: 117mm
Sunshine: 7.9h/day
Visit score: 8.1/10
Apr
Temp: 17.2°C – 26.3°C
Rain: 169mm
Sunshine: 9.2h/day
Visit score: 7.3/10
May
Temp: 21.2°C – 29.4°C
Rain: 266mm
Sunshine: 9.3h/day
Visit score: 7.3/10
Jun
Temp: 24.1°C – 32.7°C
Rain: 126mm
Sunshine: 11.5h/day
Visit score: 6.7/10
Jul
Temp: 24.9°C – 33.2°C
Rain: 212mm
Sunshine: 10.7h/day
Visit score: 3.8/10
Aug
Temp: 25.6°C – 34.8°C
Rain: 70mm
Sunshine: 11.8h/day
Visit score: 5.6/10
Sep
Temp: 23.1°C – 32.4°C
Rain: 104mm
Sunshine: 10.9h/day
Visit score: 6.7/10
Oct
BestTemp: 18.8°C – 28.9°C
Rain: 83mm
Sunshine: 9.9h/day
Visit score: 8.2/10
Nov
BestTemp: 14.1°C – 23.3°C
Rain: 107mm
Sunshine: 8.1h/day
Visit score: 8.1/10
Dec
Temp: 10.5°C – 19.7°C
Rain: 136mm
Sunshine: 7.4h/day
Visit score: 6.5/10
When to go, and when not to
The best months to visit, based on the highest visit scores, are February, March, October, and November. These months bring milder highs between about 20C and 29C, lower rainfall than the wettest summer months, and more sunshine hours per day than the cooler winter stretch.
The trade-off is that some of these same months, specifically February, March, October, and November, along with August, are also counted among the peak season, which can mean higher demand. Summer brings its own challenges: May is the wettest month with 266mm of rain, and August is the hottest with highs averaging 34.8C, so travelers sensitive to heat or rain may prefer the shoulder months instead.
Season Guide
Spring
March – May
Mild temperatures and blooming gardens. A great time for sightseeing with fewer crowds than summer.
Packing tips
- · Light layers
- · Rain jacket
- · Comfortable walking shoes
Summer
June – August
Warmest months with the longest days. Peak tourist season in most destinations.
Packing tips
- · Sunscreen
- · Hat
- · Light clothing
- · Refillable water bottle
Autumn
September – November
Cooling temperatures and autumn foliage. Shoulder season with good deals on accommodations.
Packing tips
- · Medium layers
- · Sweater
- · Waterproof jacket
Winter
December – February
Coldest months with shorter days. Holiday markets and winter activities in many cities.
Packing tips
- · Warm coat
- · Scarf and gloves
- · Thermal layers
- · Waterproof boots
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Sources
- GeoNames city database — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 14, 2026
- Open-Meteo climate archive — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 21, 2026
AI-written interpretation reviewed against the data above — claude-sonnet-5, generated September 21, 2026. Every number on this page comes from a dataset named here; the formulas are public.