Houston · April
Run in the morning.
Comfortable average high of 77°F, dipping to 61°F at night. Humidity averages 76% — the limiting factor on most runs. Expect 18 rain days — plan around the radar. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
Avg high / low
77° / 61°F
Humidity
76%
Rain days
18/mo
Wind
14 mph
What April feels like in Houston
Sunrise
06:54
Mid-month average
Sunset
19:48
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Houston in April
The kit for April in Houston: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit, a wind-blocking layer for exposed routes, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
April vs the surrounding months
vs March
+5° avg high
+1 rain days
Houston in March →
April
77°F avg high
18 rain days
Best: morning
vs May
-6° avg high
-2 rain days
Houston in May →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Houston in April?+
Morning. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
What's the average temperature in Houston in April?+
Average high 77°F, average low 61°F.
How does April compare to surrounding months in Houston?+
Compared to March (avg high 72°F), April is warmer. Compared to May (avg high 84°F), April is cooler.
Does it rain often in Houston in April?+
Expect about 18 measurable rain days in April, on average.