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City · Texas, 🇺🇸 United States
Population 2,304,580
Area 1,591 km²
Time zone America/Chicago
Official website www.houstontx.gov
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Houston Must-Sees

Houston showcases a mix of technological innovation and historic preservation. This collection features NASA’s Johnson Space Center, the hub for human spaceflight training, and the San Jacinto Battleground, home to a 567-foot monument and the battleship USS Texas. Architectural highlights include the 64-foot-tall Gerald D. Hines Waterwall and the expansive Galleria shopping complex. Nature and leisure are represented by the 445-acre Hermann Park and Saint Arnold Brewing Company, Texas’ oldest craft brewery. Together, these sites span the city's evolution from a revolutionary battlefield to a leader in aerospace exploration.

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Houston's Museums & Heritage

Houston’s museum landscape spans aerospace history, maritime heritage, and specialized cultural collections. Highlights include Space Center Houston, the official visitor center for NASA Johnson Space Center, and the USS Texas, a veteran battleship from both World Wars. Visitors can explore the 567-foot San Jacinto Monument, the National Museum of Funeral History's extensive artifact collection, and aviation history at the 1940 Air Terminal Museum. From regional railroads and natural science to the legacy of the American cowboy, these institutions document the technological and social evolution of the Gulf Coast.

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Houston's Diverse Places of Worship

Houston's religious landscape reflects its status as one of America's most diverse cities. This collection spans major faiths and denominations, featuring the Conservative Congregation Beth Yeshurun and the multi-site Second Baptist Church. Architectural highlights include the traditional Hindu designs of Sri Saumyakasi Sivalaya and Sri Ashta Lakshmi Temple. The list also encompasses the Texas Guandi Temple, serving the Buddhist community, and the ISGH Masjid At-Taqwa, alongside historic Catholic, Episcopal, and Methodist congregations that serve the city's varied cultural and linguistic populations.

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Houston Parks & Nature

Houston’s outdoor landscape ranges from the 64-foot semi-circular fountain at Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park to the historic grounds of the San Jacinto Battleground, site of the 1836 battle for Texas independence. The 132-acre Houston Botanic Garden showcases global flora, while the Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve offers 80 acres of wetlands and fishing around Marshall Lake. For larger expanses, Bear Creek Pioneers Park provides over 2,000 acres of trails and wildlife habitats, complemented by neighborhood green spaces featuring sports facilities and community playgrounds.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: February, March, April, November

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Typical weather in January

Good
  • 17° (feels like 14°) · extremes -3°–25°
  • 5° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 13 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in February

Great
  • 19° (feels like 17°) · extremes -2°–27°
  • 7° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in March

Great
  • 23° (feels like 22°) · extremes 2°–29°
  • 11° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in April

Great
  • 27° · extremes 8°–33°
  • 15° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 11 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in May

Fair
  • 31° (feels like 33°) · extremes 13°–37°
  • 20° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 8 · very high
Up to 5 days above 35°

Typical weather in June

Poor
  • 34° (feels like 37°) · extremes 20°–40°
  • 23° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 13 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 9 · very high
Up to 12 days above 35°

Typical weather in July

Poor
  • 35° (feels like 39°) · extremes 22°–40°
  • 24° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 13 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 9 · very high
Up to 14 days above 35°

Typical weather in August

Poor
  • 36° (feels like 39°) · extremes 22°–41°
  • 25° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 14 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 9 · very high
Up to 18 days above 35°

Typical weather in September

Poor
  • 33° (feels like 36°) · extremes 16°–38°
  • 22° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 13 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 7 · high
Up to 8 days above 35°

Typical weather in October

Good
  • 29° · extremes 8°–35°
  • 16° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 17 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in November

Great
  • 23° (feels like 21°) · extremes 2°–30°
  • 11° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in December

Good
  • 18° (feels like 16°) · extremes -1°–27°
  • 7° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
US Dollar USD $ · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers
911 Police · Ambulance · Fire brigade
Electricity
Type A / Type B
120 V · 60 Hz
Languages
English
Tap water
Safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+1
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Tours & Activities

Space Center Houston
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Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center
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Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park

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