Weather in Houston in May
In an average May, Houston sees a daily high around 84°F and a low around 69°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 84°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 79°F to 90°F |
| Average low | 69°F |
| Typical low range | 61°F to 75°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.20 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
97°F
1998-05-31
Lowest
68°F
2013-05-03
Low
Highest
81°F
2004-05-31
Lowest
44°F
2013-05-04
Feels-like
Highest
134°F
1998-05-07
Lowest
38°F
2013-05-04
Humidity
Highest
25.4 g/m³
2024-05-27
Lowest
5.6 g/m³
2014-05-01
Wind
Highest
24 mph
1999-05-04
Lowest
4 mph
1992-05-24
Gust
Highest
47 mph
1990-05-02
Lowest
10 mph
2023-05-18
Precip
Wettest
12.77 in
1983
Driest
0.16 in
1998
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