Houston weather in October
Houston in October averages 22°C (72°F) and 139 mm of rain.
Of the twelve months in Houston, October is the sixth warmest and the second wettest.
- Average temp
- 22°C (72°F)
16–28°C · 61–82°F
- Rainfall
- 139 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- —
- Wind
- 11 km/h
What is Houston like in October?
Daytime
Days are warm, typically in the mid-20s°C or above.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Houston in October?
Loose cotton or linen
Synthetics stop working once you are sweating through them all day.
A refillable water bottle
Daily highs this warm need roughly double the water a temperate day does.
A light rain jacket
About 139 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A layer for the evening
The day swings about 12°C between its low and its high.
October compared with September and November
October in Houston is 4.8°C cooler than September and 29 mm wetter than it, which averages 27°C (80°F).
October in Houston is 5.5°C warmer than November and 40 mm wetter than it, which averages 17°C (62°F).
Daylight in Houston in October
On 15 October the sun is up for 11 hours 27 minutes in Houston, rising about 07:23 and setting about 18:50 local time.
October ends 51 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 2 hours 36 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Houston
Dates are a starting point for October.
Travel guides for Houston
What to read before you book.
Houston weather by month
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How October compares with the rest of the year
October 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 October
Other destinations whose October averages sit close to this one.
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FAQs about Houston in October
October climate averages for Houston, 1991–2020.
Houston averages 22°C (72°F) in October, ranging from about 16°C (61°F) at night to 28°C (82°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 139 mm falls across October, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
Yes. October averages 22°C (72°F) against 17°C (62°F) in November — 5.5°C warmer.
October is 4.8°C cooler than September, and 29 mm wetter.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is March to June; October 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 October is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 11 hours 27 minutes of daylight in mid-October, against 14 hours 3 minutes in June and 10 hours 15 minutes in December.
On 15 October, sunrise is about 07:23 and sunset about 18:50 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 51 minutes shorter than it starts.
