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Houston weather in April

April in Houston is typically warm, with average daytime highs around 27°C (80°F) and night-time lows near 15°C (59°F). The month usually brings about 93 mm of rain (wet) and is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 4°C warmer than March and 4°C cooler than May.

What stands out in April

  • Just 290 km apart, but Houston runs about 3°C cooler than Corpus Christi this month.
  • It warms up quickly from here: by May highs are about 4°C higher.
  • Seasonally, April counts as mid-spring in Houston.
  • Humidity near 76% makes 27°C feel stickier than it sounds.

Avg high

27°C

80°F

Avg low

15°C

59°F

Rainfall

93 mm

wet

Humidity

76%

relative

Sky

56%

cloud · often cloudy

Houston weather by month

Low → high °C Rain (mm)
Show the monthly averages as a table
Average monthly climate in Houston
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainHumidityCloud cover
January17°C / 62°F5°C / 41°F93 mm80%58%
February19°C / 67°F8°C / 46°F64 mm81%66%
March23°C / 74°F12°C / 53°F85 mm79%62%
April27°C / 80°F15°C / 59°F93 mm76%56%
May31°C / 87°F19°C / 67°F147 mm74%52%
June34°C / 93°F23°C / 74°F116 mm73%45%
July35°C / 94°F24°C / 75°F87 mm72%44%
August36°C / 97°F24°C / 76°F136 mm69%43%
September33°C / 91°F22°C / 71°F118 mm74%45%
October29°C / 83°F16°C / 61°F103 mm74%34%
November22°C / 72°F11°C / 51°F73 mm77%50%
December18°C / 65°F7°C / 45°F101 mm81%63%

What to pack for April

  • T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
  • Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
  • An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
  • A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
  • Water-resistant shoes
  • Quick-dry fabrics — it feels stickier than the temperature suggests
Full season-by-season packing guide →

Is April a good time to visit Houston?

Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.

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Other United States cities in April

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Houston in April: quick answers

Is April a good time to visit Houston?

April is one of the wetter months in Houston, with about 93 mm of rain. You can still go: pack a rain jacket and keep plans flexible.

How warm is Houston in April?

Average highs are about 27°C (80°F) and average lows about 15°C (59°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Houston in April?

Houston typically gets around 93 mm of rain in April — wet.

Figures are long-term averages for the area around Houston (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.