The hottest month in Texas is August when the average maximum temperature is 33°, average temperature is 30° and average minimum temperature is 27°.
The coolest month in Texas is January when the average maximum temperature is 19°, average temperature is 15° and average minimum temperature is 11°.
The longest days in Texas are in June, with an average of 13.9 hours of daylight per day. December has the shortest days with an average of 10.4 hours of daylight per day.
The sunniest days in Texas are in May which has the most hours of sunshine per day with an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day, making it a quite sunny month with some cloud cover. December has the least sunshine with an average of 4.9 hours of sunshine per day, making it a sunny month that is overcast at times.
The ultraviolet index is the highest in July when it reaches 12.3 and lowest in December when it reaches 4.6.
An ultraviolet index reading above 11 indicates an extreme risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. Unprotected skin risks burning in less than 10 minutes. Take all precautions because unprotected skin and eyes can burn in minutes. Tanning will be safest before 10am and after 4pm but only with a good application of sun screen. For those with sensitive skin stay in the shade and wear protective clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Generously apply broad spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, even on cloudy days. Watch out for relections from water that may increase ultraviolet exposure.
The warmest sea water temperatures in Texas are found in September when they peak at 29° and lowest in March when they dip to 19°.
The sea is best for swimming between May and December when the temperature is above 24° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods.
The wettest month in Texas is July with 19.1cm of rain and September has the most days of rain with 11.9 days with some rain, a slightly wet time to visit the beach.
The driest month in Texas is August with 2cm of rain and the least days of rain with 5.4 days with some rain, a dry time to visit the beach.
The most humid month in Texas is August with a dew point (an indicator of humidity) of 26° which is very uncomfortable and fairly oppressive unless you are on a beach. At night you would most likely require airconditioning.
The least humid month in Texas is January with a dew point of 14° which is comfortable for everyone.
The most windy month in Texas is April when the average maximum windspeed is 37kmh and the average wind speed is 23kmh.
The least windy month in Texas is September when the average maximum windspeed is 28kmh and the average wind speed is 16kmh.
