Houston in August usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +34°C and roughly 4 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 13 rainy days with an average precipitation of 102 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
August is usually the hottest month of the year in Houston;
Average weather
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+34°C
Avg. max. temperature
+16°C
Min.
+42°C
Max.
102 mm
Total precipitation
73%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
5 ⛅️
Cloudy
13 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Houston has OK weather in August.
Average temperature in Houston in August
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Houston for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in August is +39°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +42°C during the day and a minimum of +25°C at night.
The average maximum temperature goes down 18% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +39°C to +36°C.
Is Houston warm or cold in August?
Houston is typically hot in August.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +34°C to +34°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +24°C to +24°C.
Make sure that you pack your summer linen and swimming costumes; it’s probably going to be hot.
August is the hottest month in Houston, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Houston in August
Houston weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
July
August
September
Avg. temperature
+34°C
+34°C
+32°C
Min. temperature
+18°C
+16°C
+10°C
Max. temperature
+40°C
+42°C
+42°C
Rainfall
109 mm
102 mm
116 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
74%
73%
73%
Air pressure
1015 HPa
1014 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
4
4
7
Cloudy days
5
5
5
Rainy days
12
13
12
Snowy days
0
0
0
August weather is still as ok as in July.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +34°C for average maximum temperature during the day.As August arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 109 mm to 102 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 74% to 73%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 2 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 4 sunny days during the month.
But maybe it is worth considering traveling in September as the weather gets better.
Wind speed in Houston in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 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 August, going from 3 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Houston based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in August stands at 6%, leading to total precipitation of around 6 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 3 mm, which is considered light rain.Houston is amazing in August with as little as 2 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how August 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 August in Houston?
This is the weather in Houston in August 2023:
1 August
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+39°C
2 August
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+39°C
3 August
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+39°C
4 August
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+39°C
5 August
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+39°C
6 August
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+39°C
7 August
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+39°C
8 August
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+39°C
9 August
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+39°C
10 August
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+40°C
11 August
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+40°C
12 August
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+40°C
13 August
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+40°C
14 August
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+40°C
15 August
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+39°C
16 August
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+38°C
17 August
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+39°C
18 August
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+39°C
19 August
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+39°C
20 August
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+41°C
21 August
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+40°C
22 August
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+35°C
23 August
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+39°C
24 August
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+41°C
25 August
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+39°C
26 August
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+40°C
27 August
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+42°C
28 August
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+39°C
29 August
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+36°C
30 August
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+37°C
31 August
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+36°C
In August 2023 Houston had 23 sunny days, 7 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +39°C, with an absolute maximum of +42°C and a minimum of +35°C. The average humidity was 65%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 24%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in August?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Houston climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Houston in August 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 August:
Is August a good time to visit Houston?
It’s always a good time to visit Houston, but the weather is changeable in August, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Houston in August?
Absolutely, August is hot in Houston. Plan on beach and pool time, and ensure that you pack light and breathable options to stay comfortable.
Is Houston rainy in August?
Houston is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Houston in August?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Houston in August, 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.