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Houston Weather in September — Climate Guide

September in Houston is moderate

Avg High
32°C
Avg Low
22°C
Rainy Days
8
Sunshine
9h

September is moderate for Houston.

Hurricane risk still high — Ike 2008 + Harvey 2017 both September storms. Texans NFL season opens (8 home games Sep-Jan, hotels +30-50% game weekends). Astros playoff push. 32°C cooling but still humid.

Crowds: Moderate Prices: Shoulder Sea temp: 29°C
5 /10

Travel score

Houston September Weather Stats

Avg High

32°C

-10°
40°
Temperature range

Avg Low

22°C

Rainy Days

8

130mm total

Sunshine

9h

Daily avg

Humidity

73%

high

UV Index

9

Very high

Wind

12 km/h

Gusts 50

Sea Temp

29°C

warm

Crowds

Moderate

At attractions

September Sunrise & Sunset

Sunrise
07:00
Day length
12h 25min
Sunset
19:25
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Air Quality

75
AQI
Moderate
GoodModeratePoorVery poor

PM2.5

28 μg/m³

PM10

50 μg/m³

Status

moderate

Feels-Like Temperature & Wind

Feels like

Daytime

36°C

/

Nighttime

23°C

Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.

Wind

12 km/h

Max gust 50 km/h

Activities Recommended for September

NASA Space Center Texans NFL games Astros games BBQ trail Museum District

September Travel Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Texans NFL season opens
  • Astros playoff push (Oct possible)
  • Cooling from peak summer
  • Daylight 12h 30min

Cons

  • HURRICANE PEAK (Ike + Harvey precedent)
  • 130mm rain peak
  • Texans home game weekends hotels +30-50%

September Events & Festivals

  • Hurricane peak Aug-Sep (Hurricane Ike 2008 + Harvey Aug 2017)
  • Houston Texans NFL season opens
  • Astros playoff push

Houston in September — Full Picture

Hurricane risk still high — Ike 2008 + Harvey 2017 both September storms. Texans NFL season opens (8 home games Sep-Jan, hotels +30-50% game weekends). Astros playoff push. 32°C cooling but still humid.

What to Wear & What to Pack

Hot but cooling. T-shirts + shorts + light layers.

Packing Checklist

T-shirts
Light layers
Rain jacket
Travel insurance with hurricane coverage
Sunglasses + SPF 50

Seasonal Weather Overview

Spring (Mar·Apr·May)

Avg High

27.7°C

Avg Low

17°C

Rainy days

8.7/mo

Busy Peak

Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)

Avg High

34.7°C

Avg Low

24.7°C

Rainy days

8/mo

Moderate Shoulder

Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)

Current
Avg High

27.7°C

Avg Low

17°C

Rainy days

8/mo

Busy Shoulder

Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)

Avg High

19°C

Avg Low

9°C

Rainy days

8/mo

Moderate Shoulder

Houston Monthly Weather Comparison

Month High Low Rain Sun Humid UV Crowd Price
18° 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° 8d·100mm 6h 70% 4 Moderate Shoulder

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is September a good time to visit Houston?

Houston in September is moderate. Tourist crowds are moderate and flight/hotel prices are shoulder.

What's the average temperature in Houston in September?

Houston September averages a high of 32°C and a low of 22°C.

Does it rain much in Houston in September?

Houston September averages 130mm of rainfall over about 8 rainy days.

What should I wear in Houston in September?

Hot but cooling. T-shirts + shorts + light layers.

What time are sunrise and sunset in Houston in September?

Houston September sunrise is 07:00 and sunset is 19:25, with 12h 25min of daylight.

What's the air quality like in Houston in September?

Houston September air quality (AQI) averages 75, rated Moderate. PM2.5 averages 28μg/m³.

What activities are recommended in Houston in September?

In September, Houston is great for NASA Space Center, Texans NFL games, Astros games.

Is September peak season in Houston?

Houston September crowds are moderate and prices are shoulder. You can travel relatively comfortably without long queues.

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Why you can trust weather guide

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Based in Chiang Mai for 8+ years, with 30+ countries visited across Southeast Asia, Japan, and Europe. Every detail in this guide is primary-source verified as of April 2026, with prices auto-refreshed via live exchange rate APIs. This isn't AI-generated boilerplate — it's written from the perspective of someone who has actually been there.

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