March in Houston brings the beginning of spring and with it, slightly warmer temperatures.
Spring thunderstorms are also a not uncommon event in Houston, and often have fantastic displays of lightning.
The insects also tend to migrate back to Houston with the warmer weather.
The average daily temperature in this month is 21°C, dropping to an average minimum temperature of 12°C.
March also sees an average expectaion of 6 hours of sunshine per day throughout the month.
The amount of rain experienced in March also increases after February, with an average rainfall of 81 mm over 9 days expected.
There are plenty of events going on in March to keep you entertained throughout the month.
Kid's Market Day is an instructional event for children, that shows them the true origins of food, with youth involved in gardenig programs bringing their produce to sell, and a variety of entertainment including cooking demonstrations, food tasting and live entertainment.
Another educational event is Brain Night at the Museum, which informs those who attend how the brain works, with videos and a dissection of a sheep's brain.
Parlez vous Francais? For a taste of culture outside that of Texas, the French Cultures Festival / Mois de la Francophonie 2010 celebrates the parlez Francais, with films, theatrical shows, lectures, parties, receptions and acitivites for the children.
Not to be outdone, German heritage is also celebrated, with the German Heritage Festival. Food, beer, live music, a carnival, fireworks and folk dancers are all part of the festivities this festival offers.
More than 300 artists are drawn to Houston for the Bayou City Art Festival, held at the Memorial Park.
Houston's top cars and motorcycles are on show in the Brick House Tavern, Tap Car and Motorcycle Show, held by the Houston Fire Department.
