What’s the climate like in Houston?
The current climate of Houston features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 33°C during the day to lows of 18°C. The average yearly temperature is around 28°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 5°C and in the warmer months around 23°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Houston in recent years was 39°C in June 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 1°C in January 2018.
On average, Houston receives 1294 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
Best time to visit Houston?
The best time to visit Houston for sunny weather is January through May and September through December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Houston. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Houston
The climate table of Houston shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 18 | 22 | 25 | 27 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 23 | 21 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 6 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 16 | 10 | 9 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 106 | 89 | 81 | 77 | 71 | 210 | 147 | 218 | 83 | 43 | 53 | 116 |
| UV Index | 4 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 28°C
- Highest temperature: 33°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 18°C in January
- Precipitation: 1294 mm per year, averaging 108 mm per month
- Driest months: 43 mm in October, 53 mm in November and 71 mm in May
- Wettest months: 218 mm in August, 210 mm in June and 147 mm in July
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Average Temperature per Month in Houston
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Houston, Florida. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Houston
This graph shows how much precipitation Houston, Florida, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Houston
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Houston, Florida. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Houston
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Houston, Florida. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Houston
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Houston, Florida, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Houston by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Houston. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
