When to go · Galveston
Galveston, month by month
The best months for Galveston: Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov. Months to avoid: Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedOutside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Nov). Across United States: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.16 °C (61 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 9 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryMixedOutside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Nov). Across United States: Still winter north; ski season in the Rockies; Presidents' Day weekend busy. Mardi Gras in New Orleans (date varies).17 °C (63 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 8 rain days63 °F (17 °C) / 50 °F (10 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGreatInside Galveston's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.21 °C (70 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 7 rain days70 °F (21 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGreatInside Galveston's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.24 °C (75 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 6 rain days75 °F (24 °C) / 63 °F (17 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Galveston's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.28 °C (82 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 7 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGoodOutside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Nov). Across United States: Rockies and northern parks open; desert heat builds; hurricane season starts. Book parks months ahead.31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot and humid), peak hurricane season.33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 9 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 79 °F (26 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot and humid), peak hurricane season.34 °C (93 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 9 rain days93 °F (34 °C) / 79 °F (26 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Galveston's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside Galveston's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.27 °C (81 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 7 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 66 °F (19 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGreatInside Galveston's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.22 °C (72 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 8 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 57 °F (14 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Nov). Across United States: Holiday lights in New York, ski season opens; flights and hotels peak around Christmas and New Year.17 °C (63 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 9 rain days63 °F (17 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Galveston, side by side.
Verdict
Mar: Great
Apr: Great
Daytime high
Mar: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
Apr: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Night low
Mar: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Apr: 17 °C (63 °F)63 °F (17 °C)
Rain days
Mar: 7
Apr: 6 (better)
Crowds
Mar: Medium
Apr: Medium
Prices
Mar: Medium
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Mar: 2
Apr: 1
March: Inside Galveston's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.
April: Inside Galveston's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.
Galveston: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.