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Houston in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Houston in March and see if it is worth visiting.
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March

Weather in Houston in March 2025

Good Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Are you considering a trip to Houston in March? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +23°C and about 6 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 13 rainy days and 85 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+23°C
Avg. max. temperature
-5°C
Min.
+34°C
Max.
85 mm
Total precipitation
72%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
13 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Houston has good weather in March.

Average temperature in Houston in March

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Houston for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in March is +25°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +30°C during the day and a minimum of +6°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +29°C to +29°C.

Is Houston warm or cold in March?

Houston is typically warm in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +19°C to +23°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +10°C to +13°C.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Houston:

Climate in Houston in March

Houston weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+19°C+23°C+26°C
Min. temperature
-10°C-5°C+1°C
Max. temperature
+31°C+34°C+34°C
Rainfall
79 mm85 mm99 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
73%72%72%
Air pressure
1018 HPa1015 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
566
Cloudy days
91010
Rainy days
121311
Snowy days
000

March weather is still as good as in February. It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +19°C to +23°C during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 79 mm to 85 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 73% to 72%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 3 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 5 to 6.

April brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Houston in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 9 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 March, going from 6 m/s to 6 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Houston based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in March stands at 26%, leading to total precipitation of around 62 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 25 mm, which is moderate rain. On average, there are about 8 rainy days during March, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how March 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.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during March in Houston based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in March is 0%, for a monthly total of around 0 mm.

March is one of the snowiest months in Houston.

Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last March in Houston?

This is the weather in Houston in March 2023:
1 March
🌫️
+29°C
2 March
🌫️
+26°C
3 March
☀️
+24°C
4 March
☀️
+27°C
5 March
☀️
+27°C
6 March
🌫️
+28°C
7 March
🌫️
+29°C
8 March
🌫️
+29°C
9 March
🌫️
+30°C
10 March
🌫️
+27°C
11 March
☁️
+30°C
12 March
🌫️
+27°C
13 March
☁️
+22°C
14 March
☀️
+20°C
15 March
🌫️
+22°C
16 March
🌫️
+24°C
17 March
🌫️
+23°C
18 March
☁️
+13°C
19 March
☁️
+15°C
20 March
☁️
+14°C
21 March
☁️
+23°C
22 March
🌫️
+28°C
23 March
🌫️
+29°C
24 March
🌫️
+28°C
25 March
☀️
+29°C
26 March
☀️
+28°C
27 March
🌫️
+26°C
28 March
🌧️
+24°C
29 March
🌧️
+23°C
30 March
☁️
+26°C
31 March
🌫️
+29°C
In March 2023 Houston had 6 sunny days, 7 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +25°C, with an absolute maximum of +30°C and a minimum of +13°C. The average humidity was 74%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 25%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Houston climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Houston in March 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 March:

Is March a good time to visit Houston?

March 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 March?

March 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 March?

Houston is often rainy in March. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Houston in March?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Houston in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in USA

Check out the weather for other cities in USA.

Monthly weather in Houston

Source of the data

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.