Houston weather today is partly sunny and 88°F with south winds 5 to 15 mph, gusting as high as 25 mph—ideal conditions for outdoor plans if you secure your gear properly.
It’s a beautiful late April Monday across the Gulf Coast, and our local National Weather Service forecasters are keeping tabs on a slow-moving cold front that’s stalling out over Central Texas. The good news? Here in the Houston metro, we’re looking at a low severe weather threat today and Tuesday, with just a 6% chance of rain this afternoon. That capping layer of warm, dry air from the southwest is keeping things relatively quiet—for now.
If you’re heading to Toyota Center for the Rockets’ playoff action later this week, or catching Rock The Country at the Austin County Fairgrounds on Friday night, you’ll want to grab tickets on SeatGeek or Find tickets on StubHub early. The weather looks cooperative through midweek, though Friday’s cold front will bring cooler, breezy conditions.
What to do today:
Fishing windows are excellent through Tuesday morning. The slight breeze and cloud cover make for prime conditions at Galveston Bay, Lake Houston, or along the San Jacinto River. Grab a Plano Double-Sided Tackle Box Under $14 if you need to refresh your gear before heading out.
Grill tonight. This is perfect weather for burgers, steaks, or grilled chicken with corn on the cob. Fire up your portable propane grill and use an instant-read meat thermometer to nail those temps every time. A grill brush and scraper set will keep your cooking surface in top shape. If you’re tailgating this weekend, a pop-up canopy tent with weights will keep you shaded during those afternoon games.
Secure outdoor furniture. With gusts to 25 mph, make sure patio chairs and decorations are anchored down with a bungee cord assortment or outdoor furniture covers.
Tuesday outlook: Slightly warmer at 90°F with the same partly sunny setup and gusty south winds. Overnight lows dipping to the mid-70s both nights—humid but comfortable.
Wednesday through Friday: Rain chances rise as that cold front finally pushes through Friday night. Temperatures will climb into the low 90s Wednesday and Thursday before that front ushers in cooler, breezy weather by Saturday.
Perfect grilling weather calls for a solid dinner plan. Fire up the grill for burgers, steaks, or grilled chicken with corn on the cob. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door. Pick up an instant-read meat thermometer and grill brush and scraper set to make sure everything cooks to perfection.
For the latest Houston weather forecast, check back tonight as we fine-tune the timeline on that Friday cold front. Stay weather-aware, stay hydrated, and enjoy this gorgeous spring stretch while it lasts.
