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February & March and November & December are the best time to visit Downtown Houston on the climate data: November scores 88/100, with highs around 71°F (22°C) and 3.7 in (94 mm) of rain. January, April and October are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are June – August, mainly because of heat.
These averages also cover Hermann Park & Museum District.
Highs run from 61°F to 94°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 49.1 in (1246 mm) of rain.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 61°F16°C | 65°F19°C | 73°F23°C | 80°F26°C | 87°F31°C | 92°F34°C | 93°F34°C | 94°F35°C | 89°F32°C | 82°F28°C | 71°F22°C | 64°F18°C |
| Avg low | 41°F5°C | 44°F7°C | 51°F11°C | 59°F15°C | 67°F19°C | 73°F23°C | 74°F24°C | 75°F24°C | 70°F21°C | 60°F16°C | 51°F10°C | 43°F6°C |
| Rain | 3.5 in89 mm | 2.7 in69 mm | 3.3 in85 mm | 3.4 in87 mm | 4.7 in119 mm | 5.0 in126 mm | 4.3 in110 mm | 4.9 in125 mm | 4.6 in118 mm | 5.0 in128 mm | 3.7 in94 mm | 3.8 in96 mm |
| Humidity | 81% | 81% | 80% | 77% | 74% | 73% | 75% | 72% | 75% | 75% | 78% | 80% |
| Cloud | 59% | 64% | 60% | 57% | 51% | 44% | 47% | 44% | 44% | 36% | 47% | 59% |
| Comfort | 79 | 85 | 85 | 80 | 67 | 57 | 55 | 53 | 63 | 81 | 88 | 82 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 50 m (164 ft), close to Downtown Houston's own ~14 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
The cold peaks here: highs of 61–65°F (16–19°C), and nights reach 41°F (5°C). It's the driest season, with only about 10.0 in (254 mm) of rain, 20% of the year's total. February and December are among the best-scoring months (season average 82/100).
Temperatures climb through the season, from 73°F highs in March to 87°F by May. About 11.5 in (291 mm) of rain falls across these months, 23% of the year's total. April feels humid, with humidity near 77%. Comfort peaks here: March ranks with the year's best, and the season averages 77/100.
Peak warmth: highs of 92–94°F (34–35°C). It's the wettest season, with about 14.2 in (361 mm) of rain, 29% of the year's total. July feels humid, with humidity near 75%. It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (June – August), averaging 55/100.
Temperatures slide from 89°F highs in September to 71°F by November. About 13.4 in (340 mm) of rain falls across these months, 27% of the year's total. September & October feel humid, with humidity near 75%. Comfort peaks here: November ranks with the year's best, and the season averages 77/100.
By comfort score: 7 Great, 2 Good and 3 Fair. Great months: October – April. Tap a month for its own guide.
February & March and November & December are the best time to visit Downtown Houston on the climate data: November scores 88/100, with highs around 71°F (22°C) and 3.7 in (94 mm) of rain. January, April and October are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are June – August, mainly because of heat.
October is the wettest month, averaging about 5.0 in (128 mm) of rain. February is the driest, with about 2.7 in (69 mm). The yearly total is around 49.1 in (1246 mm).
January is the coldest, with average lows of 41°F (5°C) and highs of 61°F (16°C). The warmest is August, with average highs of 94°F (35°C).
Yes: in July humidity averages 75% with warm temperatures, so it feels muggy. Summer highs peak around 94°F (35°C).
Not on average: even in January, the coldest month, lows average 41°F (5°C). Individual cold snaps can still dip lower.
Poll the group on February & March and November & December dates, then plan the days, packing and costs together.
