Houston Weather in February

What February feels like in Houston

February is late winter in Houston, although winter here means mild days rather than cold ones. Afternoons are mild and comfortable for most people in light layers. Once the sun goes down the air changes: nights are cool. Moist air is typical, yet it seldom feels heavy at this time of year.

Rain in Houston in February

Expect a mix of dry and wet days, with rain about one day in 3. Each rainy day adds about 8.9 mm (0.4 in), a proper wetting rather than a sprinkle. Across the year Houston averages about 10.9 mm per rainy day, so February is typical. February is Houston's driest month of the year.

Daylight and sunshine in February

Mid-month, Houston gets 11 h 7 min of daylight, from sunrise near 7:02 am to sunset near 6:09 pm. The days are stretching out — 42 min more daylight than mid-January. About 64% of daylight hours are sunny; in short, there are plenty of bright spells.

How February compares to the rest of the year

In Houston's temperature order, February sits as the 3rd coolest month. Afternoons run 2.2°C (4°F) warmer than in January, with 39 mm less rain. Temperatures keep climbing into March. March averages a high of 22.6°C (72.7°F).

Who February suits

• Sightseeing: a good fit — comfortable enough to explore on foot all day.
• Parks & outdoor: a good fit — pleasant for gardens, parks and riversides.

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