Because it lies close to the Gulf of Mexico, Houston has warm weather and inexpensive hotel room rates for most of the year. During the summer many people who live in Houston go elsewhere to escape the heat. This is the time when you will find great hotel deals, but you’ll have to deal with the heat. Winter can be chilly, but Houston rarely has any snowfall. The best times to visit Houston are between February and April and during the fall months of September to November. The weather is pleasant during these two times and there are many festivals for visitors to enjoy.
January is the coolest month out of the year in Houston with an average high and average low temperature of 63°F (17°C) and 43°F (6°C) respectively. Days also seem much shorter during winter month as the city only receives an average of 142 hours of sunshine – the least amount of daylight in the entire year.
In February, the average temperatures increase by three to four degrees as the average high temperature gets a small bump up to 66°F (19°C). The average low temperature increases to 47°F (8°C). February’s precipitation rate is the lowest annually with rainfall averaging at 3 inches (85 mm).
March sees the average high temperature rising quickly to 73°F (23°C). The average low temperature for the first month of spring is a cool 53°F (11°C).
Houston Weather in April: The climate warms up quickly in April as the average high temperatures makes a significant increase to 80°F (26°C). Meanwhile, the average low temperature rests at 59°F (15°C).
| Month | Average High (°F) | Average Low (°F) | Average Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61 | 42 | 3.6 |
| February | 65 | 46 | 3.3 |
| March | 72 | 52 | 3.0 |
| April | 79 | 59 | 3.6 |
| May | 85 | 66 | 4.9 |
| June | 90 | 72 | 5.3 |
| July | 93 | 75 | 4.1 |
| August | 94 | 76 | 4.4 |
| September | 89 | 71 | 4.9 |
| October | 82 | 62 | 3.8 |
| November | 72 | 52 | 4.1 |
| December | 64 | 45 | 4.0 |
In May, the average high and average low temperatures range between 86°F (30°C) and 68°F (20°C), making Houston’s spring season one of the warmest springs in the country.
June sees the highest precipitation rate out of the year for Houston with rainfall averaging at 6 inches (150 mm). The average high temperature spikes to 91°F (22°C) while the average low temperature increases by nearly 10 degrees to 68°F (20°C).
Houston Weather in July: The second hottest month of the year is July as the average high temperature peaks at 94°F (34°C) and the average low temperature increases to 75°F (24°C). This month also receives the most amount of sunshine annually with an average of 294 hours of daylight.
August beats out July to be the hottest month of the year by just a degree as its average high temperature reaches 94°F (35°C). The average low temperature holds steady at 75°F (24°C) for the last month of summer.
In September, there is a much appreciated decrease in the average high and average low temperatures. The high temperature averages at 90°F (32°C), while the low temperature goes down to 70°F (21°C).
Houston Weather in October: Days are nice and sunny in October with sunshine averaging at 229 hours. The average high temperature and average low temperature range between 82°F (28°C) and 61°F (16°C).
In November, temperatures drop over ten degrees as the average high temperature sinks to 73°F (23°C). The average low temperature drops to 52°F (11°C) for the last month of spring.
December is the second coldest month of the year as the average temperatures take another steep decline. The average low temperature settles at 45°F (7°C). Meanwhile, the average high temperature will only hit 64°F (18°C).
The best time to go sightseeing in Texas is during the winter months between December and February. The cool weather makes it a great time to explore the wineries and ranches of Hill Country. It’s also a great time to go bird and dauphin watching. To enjoy the best of Texas’ outdoor activities such as hiking, camping and the like, visit in March. Of course, if festivals and parties are what you’re after, it’s best to visit Texas between the months of July through September.