Houston: When to Go

For heaven's sakes, don't visit in August. Locals argue that it's the heat not the humidity that's the problem, but who cares? The steam off the concrete is stifling. Average daytime temperatures swelter around 94°F (34°C). June to November is hurricane season along the coast, adding the possibility of tropical rain. Humidity is highest in October, when it can be a deranging 93% at the crack of dawn. Late February to early April is definitely the time to come. You can catch the rodeo, admire the bluebonnets, and enjoy the lower heat and humidity.

Weather

Subtropical and humid, with loads of sun and only about 1270mm (50in) of rain a year. The vicious summers are made more intolerable by the lack of a breeze. When the wind does come you'll know about it; Houston is no stranger to tropical storms and hurricanes. Winters are cool and temperate.

Temperature (average ° C)

Humidity (average %)

Rainfall (average mm)

Sunshine (average hrs per day)