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Things to Do in Harris County

Top things to do in Harris County: attractions, parks, viewpoints and day trips, with maps and live weather.

☁️ 79°F now🕔 1:04 PM local📅 Best: February, March, August, September, October and November👥 4.8 million

Things to do in Harris County

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Harris County.

Map of Harris County

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 29°45′37.4″N 95°22′11.3″W (29.7604, -95.3698)

Weather in Harris County right now

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79°F
Overcast · feels like 88°F
Humidity87%
Wind4 mph SW
Gusts12 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover100%
Pressure1014 hPa
VisibilityGood · 10 mi
Air quality75 · Moderate
Sunrise6:53 AM
Sunset7:55 PM
Moon🌓 First quarter · 67%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 1:04 PM, Aug 22 local time.

⚠️Sat, Aug 22: extreme heat, 100°F (38°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sun, Aug 23: extreme heat, 101°F (38°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Mon, Aug 24: extreme heat, 102°F (39°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Tue, Aug 25: extreme heat, 103°F (40°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Wed, Aug 26: extreme heat, 104°F (40°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Thu, Aug 27: extreme heat, 98°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Best time to visit Harris County

Go in February, March, August, September, October and November. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, May and July - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★☆☆☆
February★★★★
March★★★★
April★★★☆☆
May★★★☆☆
June★★★☆☆
July★★☆☆☆
August★★★★
September★★★★
October★★★★
November★★★★
December★★★☆☆

Summary

Harris County is a county in Texas. Harris County is a county in the United States. It has a population of about 4.8 million.

Right now it is 79°F (26°C) in Harris County with overcast. It feels like 88°F. Today runs from 78°F to 100°F. Chance of precipitation is 3%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.6/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Harris County is February, March, August, September, October and November. The climate is temperate. January, May and July tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 95°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 43°F.

The closest major airport is George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), about 16 mi away. Nearby highlights include Enchanted Rock State Natural Area.

In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 100°F is 5.6°F above the 95°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. outdoors is the strongest bet in Harris County today at 9.7/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Harris County?

Harris County is a county in Texas. Its coordinates are 29.7604, -95.3698. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Harris County right now?

It is currently 79°F (26°C) with overcast. Humidity is 87% and wind is 4 mph.

When is the best time to visit Harris County?

February, March, August, September, October and November offer the most comfortable conditions in Harris County, which has a temperate climate. January, May and July are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Harris County in?

Harris County observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The local time is 1:04 PM.

How many people live in Harris County?

Harris County has a population of approximately 4.8 million.

What is the nearest airport to Harris County?

The closest airports are George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), 16 mi away, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), 141 mi away and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), 238 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Harris County?

Popular options include Enchanted Rock State Natural Area.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-counties) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 22, 2026 at 1:04 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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