Month guide · Houston · United States
Houston in August
What August is really like in Houston: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
August is a month many travellers avoid. Expect average highs of 35°C (95°F), lows of 24°C (75°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 13.2 hours of daylight. The hottest month and the start of peak hurricane risk; keep an eye on forecasts.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 35°C (95°F) / 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 13.2 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in August
August is the warmest month in Houston: days average 35°C (95°F) against a yearly average high of 26°C (79°F), and nights fall to about 24°C (75°F). Rain falls on roughly 11 of its 31 days. Compared with July (34°C (93°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs drop to around 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 06:49
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 20:03
- Daylight
- About 13.2 hours
Summer (June–August). Hot, humid and stormy; best spent in museums, Space Center Houston and air-conditioned malls.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 2 for crowds (the peak is March at 4) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in March). That makes August one of the better-value months to book.
Events in August
August has no major recurring festival in Houston, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in August
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Museum · Museum District
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
One of the largest art museums in the country spreads across three gallery buildings, including a Mies van der Rohe wing and the 2020 Kinder Building for modern and contemporary art.
- Time needed
- 3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Rainy day
- Architecture
- Iconic
Museum · Museum District
Houston Museum of Natural Science
Book butterfly centre and planetarium add-ons with your main ticket to avoid queuing twice.
- Time needed
- 3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Nature
Museum · Montrose
Menil Collection
Dominique and John de Menil's collection of Surrealist, modern, ancient and Byzantine art is shown free in a calm, naturally lit Renzo Piano building set among grey bungalows and lawns.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Art
- Free
- Rainy day
- Architecture
Museum · Museum District
Children's Museum Houston
Go on a weekday morning; weekends and school holidays bring long queues for the popular exhibits.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 35°C, lows near 24°C and 11 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Houston?
A month many travellers avoid. If your dates are flexible, March–April and October–November are better overall. Compare every month.
Houston in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Houston?
It is a month many travellers avoid. The hottest month and the start of peak hurricane risk; keep an eye on forecasts.
+How warm is Houston in August?
Average highs are around 35°C (95°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Houston in August?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.