Pack or skip
Winter coat for Houston in April
Verdict
Skip it
Lows stay near 60°F — a coat is overkill.
Why
Houston in April averages highs of 79°F, lows of 60°F, 9 rainy days.
That climate means a winter coat isn't pulling its weight. Lows stay near 60°F — a coat is overkill.
What to bring instead
Consider packable down jacket instead →
See the pack-or-skip verdict for packable down jacket in Houston in April.