May got off to a soggy start across Southeast Texas, as widespread showers and storms moved over the Houston metro area on Friday. Officially, 3.59 inches of rain was measured at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, the second-highest rainfall total ever in Houston on May 1.
So far in 2026, Houston has already recorded 17.01 inches of rain, which is nearly 20% more rain than average through this point in the year.
However, after what was a dry and sunny Saturday, Houston will continue to dry out over the next few days, as high atmospheric pressure strengthens to the south. Rain chances will return, though, by the middle of the week and into next weekend. Here’s what you can expect.
Sunday’s forecast
It’ll be a cool and comfortable start to the day on Sunday, as Houston temps will sit in the mid- to upper 50s through 8 a.m. With mostly sunny skies in place, temperatures will rise relatively quickly, reaching the low 70s as early as 10 a.m…