Best time to visit Galveston, TX

A month-by-month travel weather guide based on NOAA 30-year climate normals.

The most comfortable travel window in Galveston runs from November through May — 7 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Good
High
63.2°F
Low
48.9°F
Precip
4.30 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 10h 20m

February Excellent
High
66.4°F
Low
52.3°F
Precip
2.14 in

Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.

Daylight ≈ 10h 59m

March Excellent
High
72.0°F
Low
58.4°F
Precip
3.02 in

Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.

Daylight ≈ 11h 49m

April Excellent
High
78.0°F
Low
65.0°F
Precip
2.06 in

Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.

Daylight ≈ 12h 43m

May Good
High
84.0°F
Low
72.4°F
Precip
3.04 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 13h 28m

June Hot
High
89.5°F
Low
78.1°F
Precip
4.23 in

Summer heat. Avoid midday exertion; aim for morning and evening activities.

Daylight ≈ 13h 50m

July Hot
High
91.3°F
Low
79.7°F
Precip
3.41 in

Summer heat. Avoid midday exertion; aim for morning and evening activities.

Daylight ≈ 13h 42m

August Hot
High
92.0°F
Low
79.8°F
Precip
4.71 in

Summer heat. Avoid midday exertion; aim for morning and evening activities.

Daylight ≈ 13h 3m

September Wet
High
88.7°F
Low
76.1°F
Precip
6.65 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 12h 10m

October Wet
High
82.1°F
Low
68.6°F
Precip
5.15 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 11h 17m

November Good
High
72.4°F
Low
58.7°F
Precip
4.28 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 10h 31m

December Good
High
65.5°F
Low
51.6°F
Precip
4.23 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 10h 8m

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