Houston Weather Forecast
Houston weather: 81°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Houston is a city in Texas. Houston is known for Space Center and global food scene. It has a population of about 2.3 million.
Right now it is 81°F (27°C) in Houston with overcast. It feels like 90°F. Today runs from 75°F to 85°F. Chance of precipitation is 47%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.3/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Houston 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 93°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 about average for October. The forecast high of 85°F is in line with the 84°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. fishing is the strongest bet in Houston today at 9.1/10. 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.
Active alerts for Houston
Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.
Weather in Houston right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 7:30 PM, Oct 3 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Houston
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 3 | 🌦️ Light showers | 85° / 75° | 47% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | ⛈️ Violent showers | 81° / 74° | 55% · 0,4 in | 12 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 88° / 70° | 8% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 89° / 74° | 3% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 91° / 78° | 3% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 85° / 75° | 6% · 0,5 in | 12 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 🌧️ Showers | 74° / 68° | 29% · 1,0 in | 13 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 80° / 69° | 24% · 0,2 in | 11 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 82° / 74° | 16% · 0,3 in | 11 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 79° / 74° | 24% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 88° / 75° | 21% · 0,1 in | 6 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 92° / 74° | 23% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 96° / 77° | 25% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 78° / 68° | 13% · 0,2 in | 15 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | ☀️ Clear sky | 78° / 61° | 10% | 11 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Oct 18 | ☁️ Overcast | 78° / 68° | 6% | 11 mph | 3 |
Climate in Houston month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60° | 43° | 6,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 70° | 52° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 77° | 59° | 3,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 80° | 65° | 6,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 85° | 70° | 12,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 89° | 76° | 9,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 91° | 76° | 10,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| August | 93° | 77° | 3,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 90° | 74° | 3,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 84° | 66° | 3,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 74° | 57° | 4,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 67° | 51° | 5,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Houston
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Air quality and pollen in Houston
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Houston
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.
Weather by airport in Houston
1 airports mapped in this atlas
Explore Houston
Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Houston?
Houston is a city in Texas. Its coordinates are 29.7604, -95.3698. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Houston right now?
It is currently 81°F (27°C) with overcast. Humidity is 84% and wind is 6 mph.
When is the best time to visit Houston?
February, March, August, September, October and November offer the most comfortable conditions in Houston, which has a temperate climate. January, May and July are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Houston in?
Houston observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The local time is 7:30 PM.
How many people live in Houston?
Houston has a population of approximately 2.3 million.
What is the nearest airport to Houston?
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 Houston?
Popular options include Enchanted Rock State Natural Area.
What places are in Houston?
Houston covers 1 places in this atlas, including George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, 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 October 3, 2026 at 7:30 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
