Houston Weather Forecast
Houston weather: 79°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Houston?
Possibly - there is a 23% chance in Houston today.
A 23% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
Over the next 7 days, about 0,7 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Fri, Sat and Sun.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for October (0,7 in against a typical 0,8 in).
16-day forecast for Houston
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 89° / 78° | 23% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 🌦️ Light showers | 86° / 76° | 62% · 0,5 in | 13 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 93° / 75° | 79% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 83° / 76° | 58% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 90° / 75° | 26% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 89° / 76° | 6% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 90° / 72° | 6% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 87° / 73° | 7% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | ☁️ Overcast | 81° / 73° | 15% | 12 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 🌧️ Showers | 76° / 72° | 22% · 1,9 in | 13 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 🌧️ Showers | 76° / 73° | 22% · 0,7 in | 12 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 74° / 72° | 23% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | ☁️ Overcast | 85° / 70° | 16% | 11 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 84° / 69° | 16% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | ☁️ Overcast | 87° / 74° | 17% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 17% | -- | — |
What this means for Houston
Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 89°F is 4.5°F above the 84°F typical for this month.
A 23% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 65°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, May and July - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 79°F (26°C) with clear. Humidity is 84% and wind is 4 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 5:19 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 1, 2026 at 5:19 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
