Best time to visit Galveston & the Upper Texas Coast
The best time to visit Galveston & the Upper Texas Coast is usually May, July and October, when a typical day grades A-, A- and A-. January and February are the weakest (C- and C-). The quietest months are January and November, and storm risk peaks in September.
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Galveston & the Upper Texas Coast month by month
| Month | Typical day | High | Water | Rain chance | Waves | Crowds | Storm risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | C- | 60°F | 57°F | 33% | 2.9 ft | Quiet | Very low |
| February | C- | 61°F | 59°F | 30% | 2.6 ft | Moderate | Very low |
| March | B- | 69°F | 66°F | 35% | 2.7 ft | Very busy | Very low |
| April | B+ | 74°F | 74°F | 44% | 3.1 ft | Busy | Very low |
| May | A- | 80°F | 80°F | 53% | 3 ft | Busy | Very low |
| June | A- | 86°F | 85°F | 52% | 2.9 ft | Very busy | Very low |
| July | A- | 86°F | 87°F | 43% | 2.2 ft | Packed | Low |
| August | A- | 87°F | 89°F | 51% | 1.6 ft | Busy | High |
| September | B+ | 85°F | 86°F | 44% | 2 ft | Moderate | High |
| October | A- | 77°F | 78°F | 33% | 2.6 ft | Moderate | Moderate |
| November | B+ | 71°F | 72°F | 31% | 2.7 ft | Quiet | Very low |
| December | C+ | 65°F | 63°F | 32% | 2.7 ft | Moderate | Very low |
Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 8 resorts here (median resort). Grades weigh seaweed, temperature, rain, sun, water, waves, wind, UV, crowds, storm risk and travel safety.
Best beaches in Galveston & the Upper Texas Coast
Resorts with the best typical May, and their grades for the next few days.
- Crystal Beach Rentals (Bolivar) May A-SatB+SunB+MonA-TueAWedA
- Surfside Beach Rentals May A-SatB+SunB+MonB+TueAWedA
- Hotel Galvez & Spa May A-SatB+SunB+MonB+TueAWedA
- The San Luis Resort May A-SatB+SunB+MonB+TueAWedA
- Hilton Galveston Island Resort May A-SatB+SunB+MonB+TueAWedA
- Holiday Inn Resort Galveston-On The Beach May A-SatB+SunB+MonB+TueAWedA
- Moody Gardens Hotel May A-SatB+SunB+MonA-TueAWedA
- Galveston West End Beach Rentals May A-SatB+SunB+MonA-TueAWedA
Grades for the next few days from Veabird's beach forecast, updated Oct 3, 18:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.
Questions
- When is the best time to visit Galveston & the Upper Texas Coast?
- The best time to visit Galveston & the Upper Texas Coast is usually May, July and October, when a typical day grades A-, A- and A-. January and February are the weakest (C- and C-). The quietest months are January and November, and storm risk peaks in September.
- When is the cheapest and least crowded time to visit Galveston & the Upper Texas Coast?
- Crowds are usually lightest in January and November and heaviest in June and July (US summer school break, Mexico summer vacation and Independence Day (US)). Quieter months usually mean lower hotel rates.
- When is hurricane season in Galveston & the Upper Texas Coast?
- Storm risk runs from about July to October and peaks in September.
- When is the water warmest in Galveston & the Upper Texas Coast?
- The sea is warmest in July and August (about 89°F) and coolest in January and February (about 57°F).