Houston is kicking off Wednesday, May 13 with sunny skies and a high near 91°F — one of those legitimately nice spring days in the Bayou City before summer’s full humidity locks in. Winds stay calm at 0 to 5 mph with zero rain chance all day, so if you’ve been putting off outdoor plans, stop waiting. Stay current with the Houston weather forecast.
Today’s Setup
High pressure parked over the Rockies is keeping conditions benign across Southeast Texas. The high peaks near 91°F around midday before easing back to around 88°F by afternoon as a gentle north breeze develops. Tonight settles to a comfortable low around 66°F under mostly clear skies — solid sleeping weather with the windows open.
Early risers, take note: the National Weather Service says patchy fog is possible before sunrise, especially south of I-10 and west of I-45. Build in a few extra minutes if you’re on the road before 7 AM CT.
Best Window To Be Outside
Morning is your sweet spot — wrap up outdoor exercise, yard work, or a round of golf by 11 AM CT before heat builds in earnest. Conditions today are textbook for the course: full sun, calm winds, no humidity spike yet. Pack a golf polo shirt men and fill a Stanley tumbler 40oz with ice water before you tee off. If you’re due for a ball upgrade, our best golf balls for high handicappers guide is worth five minutes of your time.
Rain, Wind, or Heat Risk
Today is clean. The Storm Prediction Center has no severe weather outlook for our area, and the Weather Prediction Center puts flooding risk below 5 percent through Thursday morning. The main consideration is heat — 91°F with building Gulf humidity means the feels-like temperature will run a few degrees higher than the thermometer reads. Drink early and often.
Tonight’s Events and Thursday Gameday
Sting brings the STING 3.0 Tour to The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands tonight (May 13). Showtime conditions will be ideal: clear skies, low 70s, and a light breeze off the pines. Grab a Sting t-shirt before you go, and if you still need a seat, Get tickets on SeatGeek.
Don Toliver plays NOTO on Thursday, May 14 — indoor venue, so weather is a non-issue, but a Don Toliver t-shirt is the right call regardless.
Also Thursday: the Houston Astros host the Seattle Mariners at Daikin Park. Expect sunny skies and near 90°F at first pitch — classic Daikin heat. Dress the crew in a Houston Astros jersey and a Houston Astros fitted cap. Need seats? Find tickets on StubHub.
Dinner Tonight
It’s perfect grilling weather — fire up the grill for burgers, steaks, or grilled chicken with corn on the cob. Dial in your cook with an instant-read meat thermometer and keep your grates ready with a grill brush and scraper set. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door.
Next Few Days
Thursday mirrors today — sunny, near 90°F, and dry. By Friday the ridge shifts east and uninterrupted Gulf onshore flow ramps up moisture, nudging overnight lows toward the lower 70s through the weekend. Expect muggier conditions Saturday and Sunday with isolated afternoon showers possible, especially inland. The National Weather Service puts the best rain chances at next Monday — so make the most of this dry stretch while it’s here.
