Vol. I · No. 015
Travel·Scape
Travel Planning
🇺🇸 United States

Best Time to Visit Houston

Month-by-month comfort scores, seasonal highlights, and expert travel timing for Houston, United States.

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Best Months to Visit

Rank Month Avg Temp Precip Comfort
#1 October 22.2°C 140mm 88
#2 November 16.7°C 112mm 86
#3 February 13.9°C 104mm 83
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12-Month Comfort Guide

Jan 76 Feb 83 Mar 81 Apr 79 May 65 Jun 64 Jul 75 Aug 62 Sep 64 Oct 88 Nov 86 Dec 71
Best Shoulder Avoid
January Shoulder
11.9°C · 113mm
Score 76
February Best
13.9°C · 104mm
Score 83
March Shoulder
17.6°C · 135mm
Score 81
April Shoulder
20.5°C · 161mm
Score 79
May Shoulder
24.2°C · 202mm
Score 65
June Avoid
27.2°C · 186mm
Score 64
July Shoulder
28.4°C · 140mm
Score 75
August Avoid
28.5°C · 182mm
Score 62
September Avoid
26.3°C · 190mm
Score 64
October Best
22.2°C · 140mm
Score 88
November Best
16.7°C · 112mm
Score 86
December Shoulder
14.3°C · 144mm
Score 71
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Seasonal Overview

Spring
20.8°C · 166mm/mo

Spring is warm and very wet.

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Summer
28.0°C · 169mm/mo

Summer is hot and very wet.

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Autumn
21.7°C · 147mm/mo

Autumn is warm and wet.

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Winter
13.4°C · 120mm/mo

Winter is mild and wet.

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Monthly Detail Pages

January February March April May June July August September October November December
Q&A

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What is the best month to visit Houston?
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By comfort score, October is the best month to visit Houston (score: 88). Expect average temperatures of 22.2°C and 140mm of precipitation.

02 When does it rain most in Houston?
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August sees the heaviest rainfall in Houston (182mm). Pack a compact umbrella and waterproof footwear if you visit then.

03 What is Houston like in summer?
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Summer in Houston averages 28.0°C with 169mm of rain per month. Expect hot, humid conditions — stay hydrated.

04 What is Houston like in winter?
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Winter averages 13.4°C with 120mm per month. A light jacket should suffice.

05 What should I pack for Houston?
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A compact umbrella or rain jacket is essential year-round. Comfortable clothing and walking shoes are the main essentials.

06 What is the peak tourist season in Houston?
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Peak season falls in October, November, February. For fewer crowds, consider visiting in March, April, January.

Sources
Open-Meteo
Updated
2026-01-01