Are you considering a trip to Houston in May? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +30°C and about 4 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 12 rainy days and 122 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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+30°C
Avg. max. temperature
+8°C
Min.
+36°C
Max.
122 mm
Total precipitation
74%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Houston has good weather in May.
Average temperature in Houston in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Houston for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in May is +30°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +33°C during the day and a minimum of +16°C at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 6% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +30°C to +31°C.
Is Houston warm or cold in May?
Houston is typically warm in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +26°C to +30°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +16°C to +21°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Houston:
Climate in Houston in May
Houston weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+26°C
+30°C
+32°C
Min. temperature
+1°C
+8°C
+12°C
Max. temperature
+34°C
+36°C
+40°C
Rainfall
99 mm
122 mm
119 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
72%
74%
74%
Air pressure
1013 HPa
1013 HPa
1013 HPa
Sunny days
6
4
4
Cloudy days
10
9
6
Rainy days
11
12
12
Snowy days
0
0
0
May weather is still as good as in April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +26°C to +30°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 99 mm to 122 mm.Humidity rises from 72% to 74%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 3 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 6 sunny days in April to 4 in May.
June brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Houston in May 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 May, going from 3 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Houston based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in May stands at 58%, leading to total precipitation of around 168 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 59 mm, which is considered heavy rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 18 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
May is one of the rainiest months in Houston, here is a comparison with other months, 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 May in Houston?
This is the weather in Houston in May 2023:
1 May
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+30°C
2 May
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+28°C
3 May
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+30°C
4 May
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+28°C
5 May
🌫️
+33°C
6 May
🌫️
+32°C
7 May
🌫️
+29°C
8 May
🌫️
+30°C
9 May
🌫️
+25°C
10 May
🌫️
+24°C
11 May
🌫️
+31°C
12 May
🌫️
+32°C
13 May
🌫️
+28°C
14 May
🌫️
+29°C
15 May
☁️
+30°C
16 May
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+31°C
17 May
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+30°C
18 May
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+32°C
19 May
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+33°C
20 May
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+32°C
21 May
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+30°C
22 May
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+30°C
23 May
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+32°C
24 May
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+31°C
25 May
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+30°C
26 May
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+32°C
27 May
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+32°C
28 May
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+31°C
29 May
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+30°C
30 May
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+32°C
31 May
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+31°C
In May 2023 Houston had 6 sunny days, 14 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +30°C, with an absolute maximum of +33°C and a minimum of +24°C. The average humidity was 79%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 39%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 16 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Houston climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Houston in May 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 May:
Is May a good time to visit Houston?
May 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 May?
May 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 May?
Houston is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Houston in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Houston in May, 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.