Season guide · Houston · United States
Houston in autumn
September–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
September is hot and at peak hurricane risk; October and November are pleasant and dry. Expect highs up to 32°C (90°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F), with about 27 rainy days across September–November. October–November are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- September–November
- Temperatures
- 11°C (52°F) to 32°C (90°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 27
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in autumn
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 32°C (90°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 | 12.3 h | 2/5 |
| October | 28°C (82°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 8 | 11.4 h | 3/5 |
| November | 22°C (72°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 9 | 10.6 h | 3/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 27°C (81°F) against a yearly 26°C (79°F), and 27 of the year's roughly 116 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in autumn
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- September: Fiestas Patrias — Mexican Independence celebrations (around 16 September)
- October: Texas Renaissance Festival in Todd Mission (weekends, usually October–November)
- October: Día de los Muertos events (late October to early November)
- November: Thanksgiving Day Parade downtown (Thanksgiving morning)
- November: Zoo Lights at the Houston Zoo (usually from mid-November)
Good choices for autumn
Museum · Museum District
Children's Museum Houston
A hands-on museum for children up to about 12, with a kid-sized city where children run shops and earn money, a water-play area, science labs and a big outdoor play space.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
Market · Uptown
The Galleria
Watch the skaters from the upper levels, or skate yourself; rentals are available at the rink.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Shopping
- Rainy day
- Kids
Museum · Clear Lake
Space Center Houston
The official visitor centre of NASA's Johnson Space Center has astronaut gear, moon rocks and a shuttle replica mounted on the original Boeing 747 carrier aircraft.
- Time needed
- Half a day to a full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Iconic
- Kids
- History
- Rainy day
Museum · Museum District
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Focus on one building per visit; the collection is too large for a single afternoon.
- Time needed
- 3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Rainy day
- Architecture
- Iconic
Museum · Museum District
Houston Museum of Natural Science
The Morian Hall of Paleontology poses dinosaur skeletons in dramatic action scenes, and the hall of gems and minerals is one of the finest anywhere.
- Time needed
- 3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Nature
Day trips in autumn
- Brazos Bend State Park (About 1 hour by car) — Lakes, marshes and live-oak woods south-west of Houston where alligators are commonly seen sunning beside the trails around Elm and 40-Acre lakes.
- Brenham and Washington-on-the-Brazos (About 1 hour 30 minutes by car) — Brenham is the home of Blue Bell ice cream, with a visitor centre and parlour, and the surrounding hills are famous for bluebonnets in spring.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- A packable rain jacket for showers
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is autumn a good time to visit Houston?
Yes: October–November are among the best months. September is hot and at peak hurricane risk; October and November are pleasant and dry.
+What is the weather like in Houston in autumn?
Highs of up to 32°C (90°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F), with about 27 rainy days over the season.