Weather in Houston in October
October in Houston is warm outdoor weather. Days are long enough to be useful. Shade starts to matter at midday.
In United States, this is how Houston actually wears October, not how a country centroid would. Compared with August and January, October sits in the middle of Houston's year.
- Average temp
- 22°C
16–28°C
- Rainfall
- 139 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- —
- Wind
- 11 km/h
What to expect
Daytime
Warm days in Houston in October. A hat starts to earn its keep at midday. Evenings are the comfortable part of the clock.
You can walk at more hours than in the fierce months. Still build in a pause when the sun is high. Nights are easy.
Rain
October is the wet side of the year in Houston, the wettest stretch on these averages. Days can be heavy. Plans that cannot survive rain are the wrong plans.
This is not a reason to skip Houston if you like the place. It is a reason to pack for weather and to stop treating every grey hour as a failed holiday.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What to pack
Rain jacket
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in Houston
Dates are a starting point for October.
Travel guides for Houston
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FAQs about Houston
Climate averages for Houston, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Houston is between March and June, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
August is the hottest month, with an average around 29°C.
June is the wettest month, with about 151 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
