Cool
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days.
December verdict
Houston, Texas, United States in December
Weather score37Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.7h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 80mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
17°C
Rain
80mm
Sun
4.7h
Weather score
37
Poor
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 80mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.7h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
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Compare Houston, Texas, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December17°C average high
December has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December80mm average rain
December sits on the drier side of Houston's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to April, July, and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December4.7 hours average sun
December is one of Houston's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsJune to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
December37 weather score
December scores below Houston's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsApril to October
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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