AI-generatedHouston at a glance
- Best time
- Oct – Apr
- Warmest month
- Aug · 33°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,210 h
- Rain a year
- 1,209 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC−6 / UTC−5
- Elevation
- 12 m
Climate in Houston
Houston has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while January is the coolest at 17 °C. With around 2,210 hours of sunshine a year, Houston is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: October – April
October is the peak of the hurricane season
Good forSightseeing & walks
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 19°
- Midday, 13:00: about 26°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 27°
- Evening, 20:00: about 23°
- Night, 23:00: about 21°
07:2218:52
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:07–07:54 · evening 18:20–19:07
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:58–07:07 · evening 19:07–19:16
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Houston in October?
In October, Houston is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 101 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Houston.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 30 min07:22 – 18:52
- UV index
- 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 14 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 40 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 6 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−5America/Chicago
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %55 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %69 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Houston
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.3 of 11.5 hours of daylight in Houston, 55 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Houston
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 7 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 20 min
- Fair skin
- about 25 min
- Light brown skin
- about 35 min
- Olive skin
- about 45 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Houston: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Houston has about 8 rainy days with 101 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Houston
How breezy and how cloudy Houston is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Houston typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 40 % of the sky over Houston: mostly sunny, with about 6.3 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Houston
How often the day gets hot in Houston (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Houston has about 6 hot days, with an average daytime high of 27 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Houston
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 18°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 14 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (8°), the warmest in August (25°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from May to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in April and in October. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 185 days a year, mostly from April to October.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 68 | 17° | 8° | 4.9 h | 10 | 104 |
| FebruaryFeb | 75 | 19° | 9° | 4.6 h | 9 | 76 |
| MarchMar | 75 | 22° | 13° | 5.1 h | 10 | 90 |
| AprilApr | 80 | 26° | 16° | 6.2 h | 9 | 87 |
| MayMay | 65 | 29° | 21° | 6.7 h | 10 | 103 |
| JuneJun | 45 | 32° | 24° | 7.6 h | 13 | 111 |
| JulyJul | 39 | 33° | 25° | 7.7 h | 14 | 109 |
| AugustAug | 34 | 33° | 25° | 7.6 h | 14 | 104 |
| SeptemberSep | 51 | 31° | 22° | 6.4 h | 12 | 124 |
| OctoberOct | 82 | 27° | 18° | 6.3 h | 8 | 101 |
| NovemberNov | 78 | 22° | 13° | 5.0 h | 8 | 98 |
| DecemberDec | 72 | 18° | 9° | 4.4 h | 10 | 102 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
29.76° N, 95.36° W · 12 m · America/Chicago
Best time to visit Houston
The best time to visit Houston is from October to April. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from October to April. In August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 33 °C. Rain is most frequent from June to August; the wettest month is September with 124 mm.
Houston through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Houston in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 22–29 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Houston in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 32–33 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Houston in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 22–31 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Houston in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 17–19 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Houston for you.
Your best months: March – April, November
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Houston
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and April bring similar holiday weather to Houston (score 82 and 80). In April, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. April has one more rainy day.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 82 | 80 |
| Day high | 27° | 26° |
| Night low | 18° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 6.3 h | 6.2 h |
| Rainy days | 8better | 9 |
| Rainfall | 101 mm | 87 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 14 | 12better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Oct – Apr
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Aug
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Jun – Aug
12 or more rainy days
Houston month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
68January17° · 5 h
In January, Houston is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 104 mm in total. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Houston.
Houston in January75February19° · 5 h
In February, Houston is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 76 mm. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Houston.
Houston in February75March22° · 5 h
In March, Houston is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 90 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Houston.
Houston in March80April26° · 6 h
In April, Houston is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 87 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Houston.
Houston in April65May29° · 7 h
In May, Houston is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 103 mm in total. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Houston.
Houston in May45June32° · 8 h
In June, Houston is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 111 mm in total. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Houston.
Houston in June39July33° · 8 h
In July, Houston is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 109 mm in total. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Houston.
Houston in July34August33° · 8 h
In August, Houston is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 104 mm in total. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Houston.
Houston in August51September31° · 6 h
In September, Houston is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 124 mm in total. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Houston.
Houston in September82October27° · 6 h
In October, Houston is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 101 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Houston.
Houston in October78November22° · 5 h
In November, Houston is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 98 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Houston.
Houston in November72December18° · 4 h
In December, Houston is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 102 mm in total. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Houston.
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Houston vs. Galveston
In October the holiday weather in Houston and Galveston is about equally good (score 82 vs. 79). During the day Galveston is 1 °C cooler than Houston.
| in October | Houston | Galveston |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 82 | 79 |
| Daytime high | 27° | 26° |
| Sea | – | 26° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 9 |
| Best time | Oct – Apr | May – Oct |
Through the year
USA in October: the best places
In October, Houston ranks 20 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- El Paso26°97
- 2Albuquerque22°94
- 3Santa Fe17°92
- 4Panama City Beach25°26°90
- 5Destin26°26°89
- 6Clearwater Beach26°27°89
- 7Sarasota28°27°89
- 8Mobile26°25°87
- 20HoustonThis page27°82
Planning a trip to Houston
Weather for your travel dates
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Houston in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Houston has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 82) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 36).
- 79
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 25 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 61
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 30 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 36
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 33 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain, Storm season
- 82
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 70
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 9 h 55 min
- Distance
- 7,780 km
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Jet lag
- About 4 days (6 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Houston lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Season
- December
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about Houston
When is the best time to visit Houston?
The best time to visit Houston is from October to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Houston?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 25 °C. January is the coolest month at 17 °C.
When does it rain most in Houston?
Rain is most frequent from June to August; the wettest month is September with 124 mm. The driest month is February with 76 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Houston get?
Houston gets around 2,210 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.7 hours a day; in December there are 4.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Houston in?
Houston uses the time zone America/Chicago: UTC−6 in January and UTC−5 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Houston?
A nonstop flight from London to Houston takes about 9 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,780 km.
When is hurricane season in Houston?
Houston lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Houston?
Houston has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 82) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 36). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 79, May half-term 61, Summer holidays 36, October half-term 82, Christmas holidays 70.
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