Houston, TX weather in November
Expect mild weather with some rain in Houston in November, with highs near 73°F and lows near 54°F. Rain falls on about 8 days. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 73°F
- Normal low
- 54°F
- Wet days
- 8
- 3.9 in total
- Muggy days
- 5
- dew point 65°F+
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 77°F | 69°F |
| Normal low | 58°F | 51°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 26% | 29% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:35 am / 5:34 pm | 6:58 am / 5:21 pm |
| Daylight | 11.0 h | 10.4 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Central Time).
A typical November day
- 6 am55°Fdew point 51°F
- 9 am60°Fdew point 53°F
- Noon68°Fdew point 52°F
- 3 pm70°Fdew point 51°F
- 6 pm64°Fdew point 53°F
- 9 pm60°Fdew point 53°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Houston Intercont Airport (15 mi away); average wind 7 mph; clear or few clouds in 34% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 51%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F15 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more5 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow8 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 30
Average days per November, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in November
Normal precipitation is 3.9 in; a dry November brings about 1.9 in and a wet one about 4.7 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20202020: average high 78°F
- Coolest November1992: average high 67°F
- Wettest November2004: 10.5 in
- Driest November1994: 0.3 in
- Highest reading90°F (November 5, 2017)
- Lowest reading29°F (November 27, 1992)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
November compared with October and December
| October | November | December | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 82°F | 73°F | 66°F |
| Normal low | 64°F | 54°F | 48°F |
| Wet days | 7 | 8 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 7 | 15 | 11 |
| Daylight | 11.4 h | 10.7 h | 10.3 h |
Highs change by -9°F from October and -7°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Drier: New Braunfels, TX166 mi · high 73°F · 5 wet days
- Cooler: Tyler, TX179 mi · high 66°F · 9 wet days
How Houston ranks in November
- Normal high69th warmest of 378 cities; 9th of 38 in Texas
- Wet days219th driest of 378
- Comfortable days90th most of 341
What to pack for Houston in November
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 8 days
Heating and cooling
November has 134 heating degree days and 83 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 5% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Houston in November?
The normal high is 73°F and the normal low is 54°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest November reading was 90°F (most recently on November 5, 2017).
Does it rain a lot in Houston in November?
About 8 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.9 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2004 (10.5 in); the driest was in 1994 (0.3 in).
Is November a good time to visit Houston?
November ranks 4th of 12 months on our comfort score for Houston (64 out of 100). It has about 15 comfortable days. The best month is March.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Houston Hobby Airport (USW00012918), 9.9 mi SSE of the city center, 44 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall, snow depth, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Houston Intercont Airport (USW00012960), 15 mi N of the city center, 95 ft (59 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: G Bush Intercontinental Airport/Houston Airport (722430-12960), 15 mi N of the city center, 90 ft (54 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.