Houston weather by month
Average highs run from 64°F in January to 94°F in July, and January nights average 44°F. It gets 52 inches of rain and melted snow a year, with almost no snow. Expect about 111 days a year at 90°F or hotter. The most comfortable months are November to April.
Best time to visit Houston
For comfortable weather, go in November to April. In those months the average high stays between 62°F and 86°F, nights average 42°F or warmer, and rain stays under 4.5 inches for the month.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Snow | Wet days | Days 90°F+ | Nights below 32°F | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F | 44°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 0 | 4 | mild |
| February | 68°F | 48°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 0 | 2 | mild |
| March | 74°F | 54°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 0 | 1 | mild |
| April | 80°F | 60°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in | 4 | 1 | 0 | warm |
| May | 87°F | 68°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 10 | 0 | warm |
| June | 92°F | 74°F | 6.0 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 23 | 0 | hot |
| July | 95°F | 76°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 27 | 0 | hot |
| August | 95°F | 75°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 27 | 0 | hot |
| September | 90°F | 71°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 18 | 0 | hot |
| October | 83°F | 61°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 5 | 0 | warm |
| November | 73°F | 52°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 0 | 1 | mild |
| December | 65°F | 46°F | 4.0 in | 0.1 in | 6 | 0 | 3 | mild |
| Year | 80°F avg | 60°F avg | 51.8 in | 0.1 in | 64 | 111 | 10 |
"Wet days" are days with at least 0.1 inch of precipitation. "Feels" is a plain-language label for the average high. Normals for 1991-2020 from NOAA NCEI, station Houston Intercontinental Airport, TX (USW00012960), 11 miles from the city center. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Houston
The shortest day is December 21, with 10h 13m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 14h 03m. The earliest sunset comes around November 27 (5:21 pm) and the latest around June 25 (8:26 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 107 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 am | 5:44 pm | 10h 26m |
| February | 7:01 am | 6:10 pm | 11h 09m |
| March | 7:31 am | 7:29 pm | 11h 58m |
| April | 6:55 am | 7:48 pm | 12h 54m |
| May | 6:28 am | 8:07 pm | 13h 39m |
| June | 6:20 am | 8:23 pm | 14h 03m |
| July | 6:31 am | 8:23 pm | 13h 52m |
| August | 6:49 am | 8:02 pm | 13h 13m |
| September | 7:06 am | 7:26 pm | 12h 20m |
| October | 7:23 am | 6:50 pm | 11h 27m |
| November | 6:46 am | 5:25 pm | 10h 39m |
| December | 7:09 am | 5:23 pm | 10h 14m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Houston with NOAA's solar equations, in local clock time (Central Time, including daylight saving time where it applies). Times shift by a minute or two from year to year.
Is Houston getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 3.0°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Houston.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Houston?
August is the warmest month, with an average high of 95°F and an average low of 75°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Houston?
January is the coldest, with average lows of 44°F and highs of 64°F.
What is the rainiest month in Houston?
June gets the most precipitation, 6.0 inches on average. February is the driest at 3.0 inches.
Does it snow in Houston?
Very little. The normal yearly snowfall is under one inch.
When is the best time to visit Houston?
For comfortable weather, November to April. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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