When is the best time to go to Galveston?

When is the best time to go to Galveston? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Galveston are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December
  • On average, the warmest months are June, July, August and September
  • January is the coldest month of the year
  • The rainiest months are August and September
  • The best months for swimming are June, July, August and September


Annual weather in Galveston

For full information about the climate and weather in Galveston a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 56°F/61°F
3.4in
February 58°F/63°F
2.6in
March 63°F/68°F
2.4in
April 68°F/74°F
2.7in
May 76°F/81°F
3.9in
June 81°F/86°F
6.7in
July 83°F/88°F
8in
August 83°F/88°F
9.3in
September 81°F/86°F
11.1in
October 74°F/79°F
4.8in
November 65°F/70°F
3.5in
December 59°F/65°F
3.7in


Weather and climate in Galveston

Galveston enjoys a humid subtropical climate (without dry season and with hot summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Galveston is 76°F (ranging from 61°F in january to 88°F in august). Annual rainfall is 61.8in, with a minimum of 2.4in in march and a maximum of 11.1in in september.
  • In the month of january the climate is passable, but still OK. At lunchtime, it's 59°F in average and you can expect to have 3.4in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • Between the months of february and june the climate is good. The temperature rises to 86°F and it rains about 6.7in each month.
  • Between july and august the climate is not good, but still OK. The record temperature this month is 94°F and it rains about 38% of the time in august.
  • Between the months of september and december the climate is good. the thermometer goes up to 65°F°C and you can expect to have 3.7in of rainfall/month during this period.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Galveston

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Galveston: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Galveston

Find out when Galveston has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Galveston

  • Very low season in Galveston
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February, October and November.
  • Low season in Galveston
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: March, April, September and December.
  • High season in Galveston
    The number of visitors to Galveston is high in: May, June and August.
  • Peak season in Galveston
    The largest number of tourists visiting Galveston is during: July.

Figure: Visitor index for Galveston month by month



Best time for low prices in Galveston

Average prices of hotels in Galveston month by month

Generally, January is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Galveston. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, July is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

Find the best price for your hotel room


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