Houston weather
At 4:00 PM local time it was clear and 27°C (81°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Feb–May, Sep–Nov. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Houston, Texas, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 2%
- Chance of rain
- 9%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Feb–May, Sep–NovOff season Jun, Aug, Jan
About Houston weather
Is it raining in Houston right now?
No. It’s clear and 27° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Houston this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 26–29° and lows of 17–21°. Rain is likely on 1 of 7 days (Tuesday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Houston lately?
In the past 7 days, Houston had 2 rainy days and 2.7 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Houston?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Houston weather by month
When is the best time to visit Houston?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Houston is Feb–May, Sep–Nov, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jun, Aug, Jan tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 16°C (61°F) in January to 35°C (94°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Houston?
October is the wettest month, with about 128 mm (5.0 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 69 mm (2.7 in).
What is the hottest month in Houston?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 35°C (94°F) and lows of 24°C (74°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 16°C (61°F) and lows of 5°C (40°F).
Does Houston have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is October at about 128 mm (5.0 in).
Houston weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months