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Galveston cruise weather by month
What to expect when your ship is in Galveston in any month: temperatures, how often it rains, wind, sea temperature and wave heights.
- 87°Fwarmest average high (August)
- 60°Fcoolest average high (January)
- 24%fewest rain days (October)
- 51%most rain days (August)
Weather in Galveston by month
Average highs run from 60°F (15°C) in January to 87°F (31°C) in August. Rain falls on the fewest days in October and the most in August. Sea temperature and wave heights are for the water just off the port.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Wind | Sea temp | Typical seas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60 / 52°F15 / 11°C | 38% | 21 mph35 km/h | 57°F14°C | 4 ft (1.1 m)Slight; rougher days up to 6 ft |
| February | 62 / 56°F17 / 13°C | 25% | 20 mph32 km/h | 59°F15°C | 3 ft (1.0 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| March | 69 / 63°F21 / 17°C | 36% | 20 mph32 km/h | 66°F19°C | 3 ft (1.0 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| April | 74 / 68°F23 / 20°C | 38% | 20 mph33 km/h | 73°F23°C | 3 ft (1.0 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| May | 81 / 75°F27 / 24°C | 48% | 20 mph33 km/h | 79°F26°C | 3 ft (1.0 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| June | 86 / 80°F30 / 27°C | 42% | 18 mph29 km/h | 85°F30°C | 3 ft (0.9 m)Slight; rougher days up to 4 ft |
| July | 86 / 81°F30 / 27°C | 33% | 16 mph26 km/h | 87°F31°C | 2 ft (0.7 m)Slight; rougher days up to 3 ft |
| August | 87 / 81°F31 / 27°C | 51% | 15 mph25 km/h | 88°F31°C | 2 ft (0.6 m)Slight; rougher days up to 3 ft |
| September | 85 / 79°F30 / 26°C | 38% | 15 mph25 km/h | 86°F30°C | 2 ft (0.6 m)Slight; rougher days up to 4 ft |
| October | 78 / 72°F26 / 22°C | 24% | 18 mph29 km/h | 79°F26°C | 3 ft (0.9 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| November | 70 / 64°F21 / 18°C | 39% | 19 mph31 km/h | 72°F22°C | 3 ft (1.0 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| December | 64 / 57°F18 / 14°C | 35% | 19 mph31 km/h | 62°F17°C | 3 ft (1.0 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
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Upcoming cruises in Galveston
11 ships from 6 cruise lines are scheduled here, 254 visits in total. The next 15:
| Date | Ship | Stop | Sailing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 102026 | Carnival BreezeCarnival Cruise Line | Departs | 5 nights from Galveston |
| Sat, Oct 102026 | Carnival DreamCarnival Cruise Line | Ends here | 7 nights from Galveston |
| Sat, Oct 102026 | Carnival DreamCarnival Cruise Line | Departs | 7 nights from Galveston |
| Sat, Oct 102026 | Symphony of the SeasRoyal Caribbean | Ends here | 6 nights from Galveston |
| Sat, Oct 102026 | Symphony of the SeasRoyal Caribbean | Departs | 8 nights from Galveston |
| Sun, Oct 112026 | Carnival JubileeCarnival Cruise Line | Ends here | 8 nights from Galveston |
| Sun, Oct 112026 | Carnival JubileeCarnival Cruise Line | Departs | 6 nights from Galveston |
| Sun, Oct 112026 | MSC SeascapeMSC Cruises | Ends here | 7 nights from Galveston |
| Sun, Oct 112026 | MSC SeascapeMSC Cruises | Departs | 7 nights from Galveston |
| Mon, Oct 122026 | Carnival MiracleCarnival Cruise Line | Departs | 10 nights from Galveston |
| Mon, Oct 122026 | Mariner of the SeasRoyal Caribbean | Ends here | 4 nights from Galveston |
| Mon, Oct 122026 | Mariner of the SeasRoyal Caribbean | Departs | 5 nights from Galveston |
| Thu, Oct 152026 | Carnival BreezeCarnival Cruise Line | Ends here | 5 nights from Galveston |
| Thu, Oct 152026 | Carnival BreezeCarnival Cruise Line | Departs | 4 nights from Galveston |
| Sat, Oct 172026 | Carnival DreamCarnival Cruise Line | Ends here | 7 nights from Galveston |
Ships that visit Galveston
- Norwegian VivaNorwegian Cruise Line
- Carnival BreezeCarnival Cruise Line
- Liberty of the SeasRoyal Caribbean
- Carnival MiracleCarnival Cruise Line
- Carnival JubileeCarnival Cruise Line
- MSC SeascapeMSC Cruises
- Symphony of the SeasRoyal Caribbean
- Carnival DreamCarnival Cruise Line
- Disney MagicDisney Cruise Line
- Mariner of the SeasRoyal Caribbean
- Seven Seas SplendorRegent Seven Seas Cruises
Nearby cruise ports
Wave heights are significant wave height on the Douglas sea state scale. What the numbers mean for a cruise. Sources and method are on the about page.