Houston in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Houston in december 2026
The weather in Houston in the month of december comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
good weather 6.2cm
Weather at 6am
56°F
Clear/Sunny
35% of time
17%
16%
12%
Weather at 12pm
63°F
Clear/Sunny
35% of time
21%
17%
15%
Weather at 6pm
61°F
Clear/Sunny
39% of time
20%
17%
16%
Weather at 3am
56°F
35%
19%
17%
12%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Houston in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Houston in december.
The climate of Houston in december is good
the weather in Houston in december is rather dry (with 4.8in of precipitation over 6 days). The weather is worst than the previous month since in november there is an average of 4.6in of precipitation over 5 days.
The climate is quite fresh in this city this month, but it is endurable by dressing warm. The thermometer averaged maximum of 67°F. The minimum is 54°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in Houston is 59°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Houston in the month of december with a maximum record of 86°F in 2021 and a minimum record of 29°F in 2009. You can expect to have about 18 days with temperatures above 65°F, or 58% of the month.
Day length in Houston in december is 10:14. Sunrise is at 07:10 and sets at 17:24.
With a good climate, this month is a good month to go in this locality in United States.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Houston in december
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements earlier years of the month of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 67°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 86°F (2021) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 29°F (2009) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 18 day(s) (58%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 61°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 57°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 65°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 18km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 4.8in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (20%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 3.2in (2018) | ||||
| Snowfall | 6.2cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 83% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.88km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 47% | ||||
| UV index | 5 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 7 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:10 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:24 | ||||
| Length of day | 10:14 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Houston in december 2025:
45°F to 50°F
38°F to 50°F
45°F to 58°F
54°F to 56°F
49°F to 54°F
50°F to 63°F
56°F to 72°F
45°F to 54°F
43°F to 65°F
58°F to 74°F
50°F to 67°F
58°F to 70°F
63°F to 68°F
52°F to 68°F
36°F to 54°F
43°F to 58°F
61°F to 70°F
67°F to 77°F
52°F to 68°F
56°F to 72°F
68°F to 77°F
70°F to 79°F
68°F to 74°F
65°F to 72°F
65°F to 68°F
65°F to 72°F
68°F to 81°F
68°F to 79°F
47°F to 68°F
41°F to 54°F
41°F to 65°F
Map: other cities in the United States (USA) in december
Cities near Houston:
| Galveston in december | good weather |
| Austin in december | tolerable weather |
| Waco (Texas) in december | tolerable weather |
| Port Aransas in december | good weather |
| Corpus Christi in december | good weather |
| San Antonio (Texas) in december | good weather |
| Louisiana in december | tolerable weather |
| Dallas in december | tolerable weather |
| South Padre Island in december | good weather |
| McAllen in december | good weather |
| Biloxi in december | good weather |
| Mississippi in december | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
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Weather data for Houston in december:
Weather data for Houston for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Houston. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Houston can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Houston.