Where and when
Best time to visit Houston from India
Houston is Space Center Houston and a sprawling, car-first city with a large Indian community, Tex-Mex and Gulf seafood, and a Museum District you can walk between; it also works as a base for Galveston and the Gulf coast.
Cheapest month to fly: April, from ₹91,427 return (Delhi, seen 9 Oct). Cheapest fare checked in the last 48 hours: ₹91,427 from Delhi.
Houston month by month
| Month | Season | High / low | Rain | Cheapest fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Shoulder | 16° / 5°C | 89 mm | ₹95k ● live ₹1.13L |
| February | Shoulder | 19° / 7°C | 70 mm | ₹93k ● live ₹93k |
| March Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo | Peak | 23° / 11°C | 85 mm | – |
| April | Peak | 27° / 15°C | 87 mm | ₹91k ● live ₹91k |
| May | Shoulder | 31° / 19°C | 119 mm | – |
| June Atlantic hurricane season | Off-season | 34° / 23°C | 126 mm | – |
| July Atlantic hurricane season | Off-season | 34° / 24°C | 110 mm | – |
| August Atlantic hurricane season | Off-season | 35° / 24°C | 125 mm | – |
| September Atlantic hurricane season | Off-season | 32° / 22°C | 118 mm | – |
| October Atlantic hurricane season | Peak | 28° / 16°C | 128 mm | – |
| November Atlantic hurricane season, Thanksgiving | Peak | 22° / 11°C | 94 mm | ₹99k seen 26 Sep |
| December | Shoulder | 18° / 6°C | 96 mm | ₹1.01L ● live ₹1.03L |
Fares are the lowest return fare seen in the last 14 days for trips departing that month, from any Indian city we track; a green dot means a fare checked in the last 48 hours. Months with a dash have no fares yet. Seasons: NASA POWER climate normals (derived) (checked 2026-10-09). Weather averages: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) Daily API v2.10.0, MERRA-2 based, 2001-2020 monthly means of daily values.
Dates to plan around
In Houston
- Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo · 2–21 Mar 2027. Twenty days of rodeo, livestock shows and nightly concerts at NRG Park, with the barbecue contest and downtown parade the week before; hotels near NRG and the Medical Center fill and the parade closes downtown streets. source, checked 2026-10-09
- Atlantic hurricane season · 1 Jun – 30 Nov. Officially 1 June to 30 November, peaking around 10 September; Houston sits in reach of Gulf storms, so from mid-August to mid-October check forecasts before flying and keep bookings flexible. source, checked 2026-10-09
- Thanksgiving · 26 Nov 2026. Federal holiday on Thursday 26 November: museums and most shops close for the day and domestic flights peak around it; Black Friday sales follow and the Christmas-lights season begins. source, checked 2026-10-09
Indian rush periods
Fares out of India rise around these holidays, so book earlier or fly just outside them.
- Dussehra & Durga Puja · 16–21 Oct
- Diwali · 5–11 Nov
- Guru Nanak Jayanti · 20–24 Nov
- Christmas & New Year · 18 Dec – 3 Jan
- Pongal / Makar Sankranti · 13–18 Jan
- Republic Day weekend · 22–26 Jan
Flights to Houston by departure city
Visa for Indian passports
Indian passport holders need a visa for USA before travel. Allow about 210 days for a first-time application. An interview waiver may apply when renewing a B1/B2 that expired within the last 12 months. Interview waits in India are about 6–12 months. Apply very early.
Houston: questions
What is the best time to visit Houston?
Houston's peak season is March, April, October and November, with January, February, May and December as shoulder months. Derived from NASA POWER climate normals: June to September is hot (highs around 34°C), humid and sits in the peak of hurricane season; March, April, October and November are warm without the heat, though showers fall year-round; winters are mild with occasional cold snaps.
When is the rainy season in Houston?
The wettest months are June, August and October, with about 126 mm, 125 mm, 128 mm of rain respectively on average.
How hot does Houston get?
August is the hottest month, with average daily highs near 35°C. January has the coolest nights, around 5°C.
When is Houston most crowded?
Expect the most visitors in March, April, October and November. Events that draw crowds: Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (2–21 Mar 2027), Atlantic hurricane season (1 Jun – 30 Nov), Thanksgiving (26 Nov 2026).
Which month is cheapest to fly to Houston from India?
April 2027 has the lowest return fare FlyBun has seen in the last 14 days, ₹91,427 from Delhi. We have fares for 5 of the next 12 months, so a month with no figure may be cheaper. Fares change daily.
Do Indians need a visa for USA?
Indian passport holders need a visa for USA before travel. Allow about 210 days for a first-time application. An interview waiver may apply when renewing a B1/B2 that expired within the last 12 months. Interview waits in India are about 6–12 months. Apply very early.
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