Temperature
Hot by day, warm at night.
92°Ftypical Aug high
Typical range
Houston
United States · North America
Houston is most comfortable in February and March. Summers are hot and winters are mild. Rain is frequent in most months.
Best time to go
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
46°F to 92°F
Rain
11 days/mo
Sunshine
9.3 h/day
Humidity feel
Sometimes humid
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Precipitation
One of the wettest months.
48%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
11.6 hAug sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Hot days with humid air through much of the month.
57%Aug share of humid air hours
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly comfort pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 96° and nights feel near 85°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotSwelteringNight shading
More detailIncludes sky, daypart comfort, and wind
Cloud cover
Partly cloudy across the month.
47%Aug clear sky
ClearCloud cover
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 90°F, easing to about 87°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning83°F
Feels 90°F
Rain16%
Cloud51%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityLow
Midday90°F
Feels 96°F
Rain26%
Cloud55%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon90°F
Feels 96°F
Rain34%
Cloud60%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening87°F
Feels 92°F
Rain13%
Cloud57%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowWind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
5 mphAug Calm
Typical wind speed (mph)
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology