Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Houston features a humid subtropical climate (Cfa). Temperatures typically range between 7 °C (45 °F) and 27 °C (82 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -14 °C (8 °F) or can rise to as high as 38 °C (100 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 1530 mm (60.2 inches) and receives 134 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Houston enjoys an average of 3047 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 9 hours 54 minutes to 14 hours 22 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Houston are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 26 to 27 °C (79 - 82 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 7 to 10 °C (45 - 50 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Houston experiences 152 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 30 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 25°C (78°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
30°C (87°F) |
31°C (89°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
37°C (98°F) |
37°C (99°F) |
38°C (100°F) |
38°C (100°F) |
27°C (80°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
| Mean maximum | 23°C (73°F) |
24°C (76°F) |
28°C (83°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
34°C (93°F) |
36°C (97°F) |
36°C (97°F) |
35°C (94°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
| Average high | 12°C (54°F) |
15°C (60°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
28°C (82°F) |
31°C (88°F) |
33°C (91°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
30°C (87°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
17°C (64°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
| Daily mean | 7°C (45°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
14°C (58°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
22°C (73°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
27°C (82°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
9°C (49°F) |
| Average low | 3°C (37°F) |
5°C (41°F) |
9°C (48°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
5°C (42°F) |
4°C (40°F) |
| Mean minimum | -8°C (19°F) |
-6°C (22°F) |
-2°C (29°F) |
1°C (35°F) |
9°C (49°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
19°C (67°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
3°C (38°F) |
-3°C (27°F) |
-4°C (25°F) |
| Minimum | -14°C (8°F) |
-12°C (10°F) |
-4°C (25°F) |
-1°C (31°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
10°C (51°F) |
0°C (33°F) |
-7°C (19°F) |
-6°C (22°F) |
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Houston usually has the most precipitation in February, March and April, with an average of 12 rainy days and 168 mm (6.6 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Houston are July, September and November. On average, 90 mm (3.5 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 128 (5.0) | 187 (7.4) | 163 (6.4) | 153 (6.0) | 120 (4.7) | 131 (5.2) | 103 (4.1) | 127 (5.0) | 92 (3.6) | 113 (4.4) | 75 (3.0) | 138 (5.4) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 9 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 11 |
The sunniest months in Houston are June, July and August, when the sun shines an average of 10 hours 25 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Houston: January, February and December receive an average of 5 hours 30 minutes of sunshine daily.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 151 | 163 | 219 | 270 | 307 | 308 | 334 | 315 | 289 | 270 | 231 | 186 |
| Mean daily daylight hours | 10h 9m | 10h 57m | 11h 59m | 13h 3m | 13h 56m | 14h 22m | 14h 8m | 13h 20m | 12h 20m | 11h 17m | 10h 22m | 9h 54m |
Houston experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in May, June and July, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 11 - 11, which corresponds to the Extreme category of sun exposure. January, November and December are in the Moderate / High exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 6. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Houston UV Index data.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV Index (month maximum) | 4 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 4 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Houston. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Houston's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.
Each link leads to a detailed account of the typical weather conditions for that month, providing both locals and tourists with vital information to plan their daily activities, wardrobe, and travel itineraries accordingly.