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Houston, TX Weather on May 29
Houston hits 97°F on this date in 1998 record
May 29 in Houston typically brings warm early-summer heat with average highs near 87°F, but the city's weather history shows more extreme temperature swings are possible. The record high of 97°F set in 1998 demonstrates how quickly late May can turn scorching, while the 1984 record low of 60°F reminds residents that cool mornings occasionally persist into late spring. Across 55 years of May 29 data, this date represents the transitional period when Houston's heat intensifies toward summer.
What to Expect on May 29
Planning for May 29th in Houston, TX? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest May 29 ever in Houston?
The warmest May 29 in Houston, TX reached 97°F in 1998. That is 10°F above the long-term average high of 87°F.
What was the coldest May 29 ever in Houston?
The coldest May 29 in Houston, TX dropped to 60°F in 1984. That is 12°F below the long-term average low of 72°F.
What is the average temperature on May 29 in Houston?
On May 29, Houston averages a high of 87°F and a low of 72°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from HOUSTON WB CITY.
How many years of weather data are available for May 29 in Houston?
We have 55 years of weather records for May 29 in Houston, TX, sourced from NOAA's Global Historical Climatology Network. Records include daily high and low temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall data going back to 2025.
May 29 Weather History in Houston
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 91°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 90°F | 72°F | 0.2" | -- |
| 2023 | 87°F | 74°F | 0.25" | -- |
| 2022 | 91°F | 74°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 91°F | 70°F | 0.28" | -- |
| 2020 | 89°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 88°F | 79°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 93°F | 75°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 82°F | 70°F | 0.94" | -- |
| 2016 | 89°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 87°F | 71°F | 0.23" | -- |
| 2014 | 88°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 89°F | 76°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 94°F | 75°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 92°F | 77°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 96°F | 74°F | -- | -- |
| 2009 | 87°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 92°F | 74°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 78°F | 70°F | 6.27" | -- |
| 2006 | 90°F | 74°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 91°F | 72°F | 0.51" | -- |
| 2004 | 88°F | 77°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 93°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 83°F | 68°F | 0.64" | -- |
| 2001 | 90°F | 75°F | -- | -- |
| 2000 | 93°F | 74°F | -- | -- |
| 1999 | 87°F | 68°F | 0.18" | -- |
| 1998 | 97°F | 74°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 83°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 95°F | 78°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 78°F | 68°F | 4.88" | -- |
| 1994 | 90°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 86°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 71°F | 61°F | 4.22" | -- |
| 1991 | 87°F | 72°F | 0.08" | -- |
| 1990 | 81°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 86°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 79°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 76°F | 63°F | 1.5" | -- |
| 1986 | 87°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 88°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 74°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 88°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 89°F | 78°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 88°F | 76°F | 0.13" | -- |
| 1980 | 88°F | 78°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 83°F | 65°F | 2.29" | -- |
| 1978 | 92°F | 69°F | 2.69" | -- |
| 1977 | 90°F | 74°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 88°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 82°F | 67°F | 2.97" | -- |
| 1974 | 89°F | 75°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 87°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 90°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 81°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: HOUSTON WB CITY
How Has May 29 Changed?
Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Houston, TX, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.