Will I be cold?
Will I be cold in Houston in December?
Verdict
Maybe — Chilly at times.
Lows near 45°F — cool mornings and evenings, comfortable afternoons.
Day vs. night
Day
64°F
Comfortable
A T-shirt and a light overshirt is enough.
Night
45°F
Cold
Cold enough that a hat and gloves become mandatory.
Why
Houston in December averages highs of 64°F, lows of 45°F, 10 rainy days.
Layering wins here. A packable puffer plus a base layer handles the cool end without overheating in the middle of the day.
See a full outfit plan for chilly evenings →
Houston in December outfit ideas from ForecastStyle.
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