Houston weather today is mostly sunny with a high near 90°F and south winds at 10 to 15 mph—ideal conditions for just about any outdoor activity you’ve been planning.
This is one of those late-April days where the subtropical high pressure building in from the Gulf keeps things dry and pleasant through the afternoon. According to the National Weather Service Houston office, we’re looking at a marginal risk of severe weather clipping our northern counties today, but here in the metro area and down toward the coast, we’re sitting pretty. Temperatures will actually fall slightly to around 87°F by late afternoon as winds gust up to 25 mph, keeping things from getting too oppressive.
Best Time to Get Outside
If you’ve got golf on your mind, this is your window. The mostly sunny skies and moderate winds make for excellent conditions at courses around the Woodlands, Champions Golf Club, or anywhere in the metro. Grab a golf cooler bag insulated to keep your drinks cold, and you’re set for a great round.
Fishermen should also take advantage—early morning through late afternoon on Galveston Bay or the coastal bays will be productive with these conditions and light rain chances under 10%. Bring polarized fishing sunglasses to cut the glare off the water.
The National Weather Service notes that a cold front will push through Friday night, so this is your last truly comfortable day before rain chances tick up significantly Wednesday onward. Wednesday afternoon brings a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 PM CT, with a broader Marginal Risk of severe weather possible as that front approaches.
Tailgating & Events
With the Rockets hosting the Lakers in Round 1, Game 3 (if necessary) on Friday, May 1st at Toyota Center, you’ll want to plan accordingly—rain and cooler weather will be moving in by then. If you’re heading downtown, grab Official team gear on Fanatics and consider a portable propane grill if you’re tailgating in the lot beforehand. Also catching the scene this weekend: Rock The Country at the Austin County Fairgrounds on May 1st—grab a Rock The Country t-shirt to show your support.
Perfect Grilling Weather
Tonight is made for firing up the grill. Burgers, steaks, or grilled chicken with corn on the cob are calling your name. Keep an instant-read meat thermometer and grill brush and scraper set handy to nail those temps and keep your grates clean. If you need supplies, you can order groceries on Amazon Fresh and have everything delivered before dinner time.
Looking Ahead
Enjoy today’s sunshine—Wednesday brings increasing clouds and storm chances, with rain becoming more likely Thursday into Friday as that cold front approaches. By the weekend, we’ll see cooler, breezy conditions settle in. But for now, get outside and make the most of this beautiful Houston day.
