Warm
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
May verdict
Houston, Texas, United States in May
Weather score78Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 118mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
28°C
Rain
118mm
Sun
8h
Weather score
78
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 118mm, so some wet days are possible.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
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Compare Houston, Texas, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May28°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May118mm average rain
May is wetter than Houston's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
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
May8 hours average sun
May is brighter than Houston's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJune to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
May78 weather score
May is one of Houston's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsApril to October
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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