September in Houston is the beginning of autumn.
The temperatures dip after the extreme heat of the summer months with cool fronts causing rain, but the weather remains warm.
September can also mean the beginning of hurricane season in Houston, however, there have been many years that went by without seeing any hurricanes.
The average daily temperature in this month drops compared to the summer months, to 30°C, with an average minimum temperature of 21°C.
September also has an average expectation of 8 hours of sunshine per day throughout the month.
The amount of rain experienced in September increases once again in with an average rainfall of 143 mm over 10 days expected.
September is football season in Houston, with both the National Football season and College Football season.
Mexico and other Central American countries are celebrated with Fiestas Patrias.
Chips and dips galore are there for you to enjoy if you visit the Houston Hot Sauce Festival, which is thrown to benefit the Stehlin Foundation for Cancer Research.
Go for a joy ride through Houston on a bicycle for the Bicycle Joyride event. Food, music, film and art all focused on the bicycle is provided for this festival.
Local and national jazz musicians once again flock to Houston to take the stage for the Jazz Nights Under The Stars festival.
For a different type of music event, the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition Gold Medalist Recital occurs in September. The winner is awarded a gold medal and concert dates for the next 3 years.
Enjoy the wonders of Turkey without leaving Houston with the Turkish Festival, giving you an authentic experience ofwhat the country has to offer.
