Houston weather in December
Houston in December averages 13°C (55°F) and 103 mm of rain.
Of the twelve months in Houston, December is the second coldest and the sixth wettest.
- Average temp
- 13°C (55°F)
7–18°C · 45–65°F
- Rainfall
- 103 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- —
- Wind
- 12 km/h
What is Houston like in December?
Daytime
Days are mild.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Houston in December?
A light rain jacket
About 103 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 7°C (45°F).
December compared with November and January
December in Houston is 3.7°C cooler than November and about as wet as it, which averages 17°C (62°F).
December in Houston is 0.9°C warmer than January and about as wet as it, which averages 12°C (53°F).
Daylight in Houston in December
On 15 December the sun is up for 10 hours 15 minutes in Houston, rising about 07:09 and setting about 17:24 local time.
No month in Houston has less daylight than December.
Where to stay in Houston
Dates are a starting point for December.
Travel guides for Houston
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Houston weather by month
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How December compares with the rest of the year
December is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C / 53°F | 96 mm |
| February | 14°C / 57°F | 74 mm |
| March | 18°C / 64°F | 89 mm |
| April | 21°C / 70°F | 101 mm |
| May | 25°C / 77°F | 130 mm |
| June | 28°C / 83°F | 151 mm |
| July | 29°C / 85°F | 94 mm |
| August | 29°C / 85°F | 122 mm |
| September | 27°C / 80°F | 110 mm |
| October | 22°C / 72°F | 139 mm |
| November | 17°C / 62°F | 98 mm |
| December | 13°C / 55°F | 103 mm |
Similar weather in December
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FAQs about Houston in December
December climate averages for Houston, 1991–2020.
Houston averages 13°C (55°F) in December, ranging from about 7°C (45°F) at night to 18°C (65°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 103 mm falls across December, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
Yes. December averages 13°C (55°F) against 12°C (53°F) in January — 0.9°C warmer.
December is 3.7°C cooler than November, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is March to June; December sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what December is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 10 hours 15 minutes of daylight in mid-December, the least of any month in Houston.
On 15 December, sunrise is about 07:09 and sunset about 17:24 local time. Both shift across the month.
