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Houston in March
What March 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
March is one of the best months to visit Houston. Expect average highs of 23°C (73°F), lows of 12°C (54°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 11.9 hours of daylight. One of the best months: warm, green and busy with rodeo concerts and spring break.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 23°C (73°F) / 12°C (54°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in March
March is the 8th-warmest month in Houston: days average 23°C (73°F) against a yearly average high of 26°C (79°F), and nights fall to about 12°C (54°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 31 days. Compared with February (19°C (66°F)), March is warmer; by April highs climb to around 26°C (79°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 07:32
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 19:30
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
Spring (March–May). Warm and green, with the rodeo, azaleas, wildflowers and crawfish; storms become more frequent in May.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 4 for crowds (the peak is March at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in March). Book accommodation early: March is one of the pricier months.
Events in March
- Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo — rodeo events and nightly concerts (through mid/late March)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in March
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Museum · Montrose
Menil Collection
Bring a picnic for the lawn between the buildings, a favourite local spot on mild days.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Art
- Free
- Rainy day
- Architecture
Religious site · Montrose
Rothko Chapel
A non-denominational octagonal chapel holding 14 dark canvases painted by Mark Rothko for the space, opened in 1971.
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Art
- Free
- Architecture
- Off the beaten path
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
Landmark · Uptown
Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park
A horseshoe-shaped fountain about 20 metres high where water cascades down both sides of a ribbed wall, set at the end of an oak-lined lawn beside Williams Tower.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Couples
- Photo spot
- After dark
What to pack
For highs near 23°C, lows near 12°C and 9 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit Houston?
One of the best months to visit Houston, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are April and October–November. Compare every month.
Houston in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Houston?
It is one of the best months to visit Houston. One of the best months: warm, green and busy with rodeo concerts and spring break.
+How warm is Houston in March?
Average highs are around 23°C (73°F) and lows around 12°C (54°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Houston in March?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.