Houston weather today is warm and mostly cloudy with highs near 84°F—a perfect setup for outdoor activities across the Bayou City.
Expect mostly cloudy skies throughout the day with south winds 10 to 15 mph, gusting as high as 25 mph. Rain chances are virtually nonexistent at just 3%, so you can confidently plan your day without worrying about a weather washout. It’s the kind of Tuesday that makes you want to get outside—whether that’s heading to Memorial Park for a walk, casting a line at one of the local fishing spots, or firing up the grill.
Tonight will stay warm, dropping only to around 75°F with continued mostly cloudy conditions and those same south winds. Perfect sleeping weather if you like to crack the windows open.
Tonight’s Astros Action
If you’re heading to Daikin Park for the Houston Astros vs Los Angeles Dodgers on Dollar Dog Night (Tuesday, May 5), you’re in for a treat weather-wise. Conditions will be mild and dry—ideal for sitting in the stands with a cold drink and enjoying baseball. Grab a Houston Astros jersey or Houston Astros fitted cap to show your support, and consider Get tickets on SeatGeek to lock in your seats for this matchup.
Get Outside & Grill
With warm temps and low rain chances, today is prime time to fire up the propane gas grill for burgers, steaks, or grilled chicken with corn on the cob. The south wind will keep smoke from lingering, and you’ll want an instant-read meat thermometer and grill brush and scraper set to make sure everything cooks to perfection. If you’re setting up for a longer outdoor gathering, consider adding a patio furniture set or outdoor string lights to your setup—the weather will cooperate beautifully through the evening.
Fishing enthusiasts should take advantage of the calm conditions and warm water. This is a solid window to hit Galveston Bay or one of the local bayous before the pattern shifts midweek.
Looking Ahead
The quiet stretch ends Wednesday. A weak cold front will push toward Southeast Texas, bringing a 40% chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms after 7 AM CT, with the Storm Prediction Center maintaining a Slight Risk (level 2/5) of severe weather mainly north of I-10 in areas like the Brazos Valley and Piney Woods. The National Weather Service notes that while most of the area may see only light showers, stronger storms are more likely to develop along the cold front itself, though timing remains uncertain. Highs Wednesday will still reach near 86°F before the front moves offshore by late Thursday morning.
Thursday through the weekend will bring scattered showers and storms daily as the atmosphere remains unsettled.
Tonight’s Dinner
With perfect grilling weather, this is the ideal evening to cook outdoors. Grill up some chicken, steaks, or burgers with fresh corn and seasonal vegetables. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door.
For the latest detailed forecast, check your Houston weather forecast and stay tuned as we track that midweek system.
