The Woodlands, TX weather in August
August in The Woodlands: hot and oppressively humid, with some rain. Highs 95°F, lows 75°F, about 9 days with rain. This is the peak of the warm season in The Woodlands. Midday heat is the main thing to plan around.
- Normal high
- 95°F
- Normal low
- 75°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 4.8 in total
- Muggy days
- 30
- dew point 65°F+
How August changes from start to finish
| August 1 | August 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 96°F | 93°F |
| Normal low | 76°F | 74°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 27% | 30% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:40 am / 8:15 pm | 6:58 am / 7:46 pm |
| Daylight | 13.6 h | 12.8 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 August day
- 6 am76°Fdew point 73°F
- 9 am85°Fdew point 74°F
- Noon90°Fdew point 72°F
- 3 pm92°Fdew point 71°F
- 6 pm88°Fdew point 72°F
- 9 pm82°Fdew point 73°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Houston Intercont Airport (15 mi away); average wind 6 mph; clear or few clouds in 12% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 48%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more27 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more30 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow9 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
Average days per August, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in August
Normal precipitation is 4.8 in; a dry August brings about 2.1 in and a wet one about 4.9 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How August varies from year to year
- Warmest August, 1991-20202011: average high 102°F
- Coolest August1992: average high 90°F
- Wettest August2017: 39.1 in
- Driest August2011: 0.09 in
- Highest reading109°F (August 27, 2011)
- Lowest reading60°F (August 17, 1992)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
August compared with July and September
| July | August | September | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 95°F | 95°F | 90°F |
| Normal low | 76°F | 75°F | 71°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 9 | 8 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylight | 13.9 h | 13.2 h | 12.3 h |
Highs change by 0°F from July and -5°F into September.
Nearby alternatives in August
- Drier: Georgetown, TX134 mi · high 97°F · 5 wet days
How The Woodlands ranks in August
- Normal high56th warmest of 378 cities; 26th of 38 in Texas
- Wet days176th driest of 378
- Comfortable days339th most of 341
What to pack for The Woodlands in August
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 95°F and about 30 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 9 days
Heating and cooling
August has 0 heating degree days and 625 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 14% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is The Woodlands in August?
The normal high is 95°F and the normal low is 75°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest August reading was 109°F (August 27, 2011).
Does it rain a lot in The Woodlands in August?
About 9 days in August have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.8 in. The wettest August in 1991-2020 was in 2017 (39.1 in); the driest was in 2011 (0.09 in).
Is August a good time to visit The Woodlands?
August ranks 12th of 12 months on our comfort score for The Woodlands (33 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days and about 27 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are February, March and November.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Houston Intercont Airport (USW00012960), 15 mi SSE of the city center, 95 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Houston Hooks Mem Airport (USW00053910), 7.4 mi SSW of the city center, 152 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: G Bush Intercontinental Airport/Houston Airport (722430-12960), 14 mi SSE of the city center, 90 ft (52 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.