Are you considering a trip to Houston in April? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +26°C and about 6 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 11 rainy days and 99 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+26°C
Avg. max. temperature
+1°C
Min.
+34°C
Max.
99 mm
Total precipitation
72%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
11 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Houston has good weather in April.
Average temperature in Houston in April
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Houston for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in April is +26°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +32°C during the day and a minimum of +12°C at night.
The average maximum temperature goes down 5% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +31°C to +30°C.
Is Houston warm or cold in April?
Houston is typically warm in April.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +23°C to +26°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +13°C to +16°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Houston:
Climate in Houston in April
Houston weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
March
April
May
Avg. temperature
+23°C
+26°C
+30°C
Min. temperature
-5°C
+1°C
+8°C
Max. temperature
+34°C
+34°C
+36°C
Rainfall
85 mm
99 mm
122 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
72%
72%
74%
Air pressure
1015 HPa
1013 HPa
1013 HPa
Sunny days
6
6
4
Cloudy days
10
10
9
Rainy days
13
11
12
Snowy days
0
0
0
April weather is still as good as in March.It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +23°C to +26°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 85 mm to 99 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 72%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 3 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 6 sunny days during the month.
May brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Houston in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Houston is gradually increasing during April, going from 4 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Houston based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in April stands at 67%, leading to total precipitation of around 182 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 39 mm, which is moderate rain.April is a pretty wet month with over 20 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Houston wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 39% chance of precipitation and 122 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 41% chance of precipitation and 79 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last April in Houston?
This is the weather in Houston in April 2023:
1 April
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+31°C
2 April
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+29°C
3 April
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+30°C
4 April
🌫️
+28°C
5 April
🌫️
+27°C
6 April
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+18°C
7 April
🌫️
+16°C
8 April
🌫️
+22°C
9 April
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+24°C
10 April
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+21°C
11 April
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+25°C
12 April
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+25°C
13 April
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+26°C
14 April
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+25°C
15 April
🌫️
+32°C
16 April
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+30°C
17 April
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+26°C
18 April
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+27°C
19 April
🌫️
+29°C
20 April
🌫️
+26°C
21 April
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+26°C
22 April
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+26°C
23 April
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+24°C
24 April
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+24°C
25 April
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+26°C
26 April
🌫️
+28°C
27 April
🌫️
+26°C
28 April
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+30°C
29 April
🌧️
+26°C
30 April
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+30°C
In April 2023 Houston had 7 sunny days, 9 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +26°C, with an absolute maximum of +32°C and a minimum of +16°C. The average humidity was 78%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 26%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in April?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Houston climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Houston in April has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+24°C) and the highest in 2012 (+28°C). The driest year was 2011 with only 709 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 2058 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Houston in April:
Is April a good time to visit Houston?
April is a really good time to go to Houston. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Houston.
Can you sunbathe in Houston in April?
April is warm in Houston. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Houston rainy in April?
Houston is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Houston in April?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Houston in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Houston, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.