The weather in October in Houston
It's warm in October in Houston with an average temperature of 29°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 24°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 15°C and 22°C.
Looking for great weather? October is a good time to be in Houston. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in October for Houston, Texas. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 35°C in 2017, Houston reached the highest temperature in October over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 12°C in 2023. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 4°C to a highest value of 26°C.
Rainfall amount
In October, there is an average of 75 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
Daily weather in October for Houston
Click on any day in October to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Houston. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
October weather comparison
Houston | New York | |
---|---|---|
Average temperature | 29°C | 21°C |
Max. temperature | 32°C | 26°C |
Min. temperature | 15°C | -5°C |
Total precipitation | 75 mm | 119 mm |
Rainy days | 10 days | 13 days |
Start of October
The month of October starts in Houston with hot temps, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights around 22°C.
Mid October
By mid-October, daytime temps drop to around 29°C, with nights around 20°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.
End of October
By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Houston is around 26°C, while nighttime temps are about 18°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in October in Houston, Texas. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in October in Houston
Temperature in October in Houston over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in October in Houston, Texas. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in October in Houston
Total precipitation in October in Houston over the years
Daily UV index in October in Houston
This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in Houston, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Houston by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Houston. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.