Houston, TX Weather
Houston hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 97°F (36°C) is about 5°F (3°C) above the typical August high of 92°F (33°C).
Current conditions in detail
Houston weather tomorrow (Tuesday, August 18)
Tomorrow in Houston looks patchy rain nearby, with a high of 65° and an overnight low of 64°. There is a 45% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 22 mph, and the UV index reaches 9 (very high).
Houston 14-day forecast
About the weather in Houston
Houston has a humid subtropical climate, marked by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. Average daytime highs range from about 62°F (17°C) in January to around 92°F (33°C) in August, and the city records roughly 165 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Houston weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: August - highs near 92°F (33°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 62°F (17°C)
- Record high: 107°F (42°C) · Record low: 12°F (-11°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: May (17 rainy days) · Sunniest: June (11.0 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid subtropical - hot, humid summers and generally mild winters
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on August. Highs average 92°F (33°C) and overnight lows stay near 77°F (25°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 62°F (17°C) and lows around 45°F (7°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 107°F (42°C) and dropped as low as 12°F (-11°C).
Rain, sun and snow
May is usually the wettest month. It brings about 8.8 inches (223 mm) of rain over 17 days, while February is the driest. June brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.0 hours of sun a day. Snowfall is rare but not unheard of.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Houston brings comfortable warmth, with daytime highs averaging 78°F (26°C) and nights around 62°F (17°C); expect showers on roughly 46 days across the season.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Houston brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 90°F (32°C) and nights around 76°F (24°C); expect showers on roughly 50 days across the season. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Houston is pleasantly warm, with daytime highs averaging 80°F (27°C) and nights around 64°F (18°C); expect showers on roughly 35 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Houston is crisp but comfortable, with daytime highs averaging 65°F (18°C) and nights around 48°F (9°C); expect showers on roughly 34 days across the season.
Average temperatures in Houston by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62° | 45° | 11 | 5.7 in | 7.0 h/day | 73% |
| February | 67° | 49° | 12 | 3.8 in | 6.8 h/day | 77% |
| March | 73° | 57° | 14 | 5.4 in | 7.6 h/day | 77% |
| April | 78° | 62° | 14 | 6.8 in | 8.8 h/day | 77% |
| May | 84° | 69° | 17 | 8.8 in | 9.6 h/day | 80% |
| June | 89° | 74° | 16 | 7.2 in | 11.0 h/day | 79% |
| July | 91° | 76° | 16 | 7.2 in | 11.0 h/day | 79% |
| August | 92° | 77° | 17 | 7.2 in | 10.9 h/day | 77% |
| September | 87° | 73° | 14 | 7.3 in | 9.8 h/day | 78% |
| October | 81° | 64° | 10 | 5.5 in | 9.2 h/day | 73% |
| November | 71° | 55° | 10 | 4.5 in | 7.5 h/day | 76% |
| December | 67° | 51° | 12 | 6.1 in | 6.7 h/day | 77% |