USA Houston Weather in October — Climate Guide
October in Houston is very-high
October is very-high for Houston.
BEST MONTH WITH MARCH — 28°C ideal + Astros playoff drama + Texans NFL + Day of the Dead. Hotels surge if Astros advance to World Series (late Oct-early Nov). Day of the Dead at MFAH + Talento Bilingüe is canonical.
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Houston October Weather Stats
Avg High
28°C
Avg Low
17°C
Rainy Days
8
110mm total
Sunshine
9h
Daily avg
Humidity
70%
moderate
UV Index
7
High
Wind
12 km/h
Gusts 40
Sea Temp
26°C
warm
Crowds
Busy
At attractions
October Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
22 μg/m³
PM10
40 μg/m³
Status
moderate
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
28°C
Nighttime
17°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
12 km/h
Max gust 40 km/h
Activities Recommended for October
October Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- 28°C ideal weather
- Astros playoffs (2017 + 2022 World Series winners)
- Texans NFL home games
- Bayou City Art Festival
- Day of the Dead
Cons
- Astros World Series hotels surge unpredictably (book post-clinch immediately)
- Texans home weekend hotels +30-50%
- Hurricane risk still possible early Oct
October Events & Festivals
- Astros playoffs + World Series Run (2017 + 2022 winners)
- Texans NFL home games
- Bayou City Art Festival
- Day of the Dead at MFAH
Houston in October — Full Picture
BEST MONTH WITH MARCH — 28°C ideal + Astros playoff drama + Texans NFL + Day of the Dead. Hotels surge if Astros advance to World Series (late Oct-early Nov). Day of the Dead at MFAH + Talento Bilingüe is canonical.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Pleasant fall. T-shirts + light jacket evenings.
Packing Checklist
Seasonal Weather Overview
Spring (Mar·Apr·May)
27.7°C
17°C
8.7/mo
Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)
34.7°C
24.7°C
8/mo
Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)
Current27.7°C
17°C
8/mo
Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)
19°C
9°C
8/mo
Houston Monthly Weather Comparison
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Humid | UV | Crowd | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18° | 8° | 8d·90mm | 5h | 70% | 4 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 20° | 10° | 8d·80mm | 6h | 70% | 5 | Busy | Peak | |
| March (Best) | 24° | 13° | 8d·80mm | 7h | 70% | 7 | Busy | Peak |
| April (Best) | 28° | 17° | 9d·95mm | 8h | 70% | 9 | Moderate | Shoulder |
| 31° | 21° | 9d·130mm | 9h | 72% | 10 | Busy | Peak | |
| 34° | 24° | 9d·120mm | 10h | 73% | 11 | Busy | Shoulder | |
| 35° | 25° | 7d·95mm | 10h | 73% | 11 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 35° | 25° | 8d·105mm | 9h | 74% | 10 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 32° | 22° | 8d·130mm | 9h | 73% | 9 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| October (Best) | 28° | 17° | 8d·110mm | 9h | 70% | 7 | Busy | Peak |
| November (Best) | 23° | 12° | 8d·90mm | 7h | 70% | 5 | Busy | Shoulder |
| 19° | 9° | 8d·100mm | 6h | 70% | 4 | Moderate | Shoulder |
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Houston October Hotel Picks
Frequently Asked Questions
Is October a good time to visit Houston?
Houston in October is very-high. Tourist crowds are busy and flight/hotel prices are peak.
What's the average temperature in Houston in October?
Houston October averages a high of 28°C and a low of 17°C.
Does it rain much in Houston in October?
Houston October averages 110mm of rainfall over about 8 rainy days.
What should I wear in Houston in October?
Pleasant fall. T-shirts + light jacket evenings.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Houston in October?
Houston October sunrise is 07:15 and sunset is 18:45, with 11h 30min of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Houston in October?
Houston October air quality (AQI) averages 65, rated Moderate. PM2.5 averages 22μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Houston in October?
In October, Houston is great for NASA Space Center, Astros playoffs, Texans NFL.
Is October peak season in Houston?
Houston October crowds are busy and prices are peak. Advance reservations are strongly recommended.
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