Season guide · Houston · United States
Houston in spring
March–May: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Another Believer, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
Warm and green, with the rodeo, azaleas, wildflowers and crawfish; storms become more frequent in May. Expect highs up to 30°C (86°F) and lows around 12°C (54°F), with about 26 rainy days across March–May. March–April are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- March–May
- Temperatures
- 12°C (54°F) to 30°C (86°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 26
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in spring
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 23°C (73°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 9 | 11.9 h | 4/5 |
| April | 26°C (79°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 8 | 12.9 h | 4/5 |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 | 13.6 h | 3/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 26°C (79°F) against a yearly 26°C (79°F), and 26 of the year's roughly 116 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 4/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in spring
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- March: Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo — rodeo events and nightly concerts (through mid/late March)
- April: Houston Art Car Parade (usually April)
Good choices for spring
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
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
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
Day trips in spring
- Galveston (About 1 hour by car) — An island city on the Gulf with the Victorian Strand Historic District, the 1890s Bishop's Palace mansion, Moody Gardens' glass pyramids and a long seawall with the Pleasure Pier amusement rides and beaches.
- Kemah Boardwalk (About 40 minutes by car) — A waterfront boardwalk on Galveston Bay with seafood restaurants, amusement rides and a roller coaster.
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 spring a good time to visit Houston?
Yes: March–April are among the best months. Warm and green, with the rodeo, azaleas, wildflowers and crawfish; storms become more frequent in May.
+What is the weather like in Houston in spring?
Highs of up to 30°C (86°F) and lows around 12°C (54°F), with about 26 rainy days over the season.