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Houston in October
What October is really like in Houston: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
October is one of the best months to visit Houston. Expect average highs of 28°C (82°F), lows of 16°C (61°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 11.4 hours of daylight. Heat breaks and humidity falls; a good month for parks and patios.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 28°C (82°F) / 16°C (61°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 11.4 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in October
October is the 6th-warmest month in Houston: days average 28°C (82°F) against a yearly average high of 26°C (79°F), and nights fall to about 16°C (61°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 31 days. Compared with September (32°C (90°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 22°C (72°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 07:23
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 18:51
- Daylight
- About 11.4 hours
Autumn (September–November). September is hot and at peak hurricane risk; October and November are pleasant and dry.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, October rates 3 for crowds (the peak is March at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in March). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in October
- Texas Renaissance Festival in Todd Mission (weekends, usually October–November)
- Día de los Muertos events (late October to early November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in October
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
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
What to pack
For highs near 28°C, lows near 16°C and 8 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October a good time to visit Houston?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Houston?
It is one of the best months to visit Houston. Heat breaks and humidity falls; a good month for parks and patios.
+How warm is Houston in October?
Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 16°C (61°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Houston in October?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.