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 / 8 °C, 9 rain days61 °F / 46 °F, 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 / 10 °C, 8 rain days63 °F / 50 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGreatInside Galveston's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.21 °C / 13 °C, 7 rain days70 °F / 55 °F, 7 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGreatInside Galveston's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.24 °C / 17 °C, 6 rain days75 °F / 63 °F, 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Galveston's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.28 °C / 21 °C, 7 rain days82 °F / 70 °F, 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 / 24 °C, 8 rain days88 °F / 75 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot and humid), peak hurricane season.33 °C / 26 °C, 9 rain days91 °F / 79 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot and humid), peak hurricane season.34 °C / 26 °C, 9 rain days93 °F / 79 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Galveston's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.31 °C / 24 °C, 10 rain days88 °F / 75 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside Galveston's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.27 °C / 19 °C, 7 rain days81 °F / 66 °F, 7 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGreatInside Galveston's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.22 °C / 14 °C, 8 rain days72 °F / 57 °F, 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 / 9 °C, 9 rain days63 °F / 48 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday