Our verdict
The best time to visit Austin is September-October
In the height of summer, temperatures in Austin can reach a maximum of 38℃ (100℉). The weather at night in the winter can get down to temperatures as low as 4℃ (39℉).
If you’re a sun-chaser and want to visit Austin when the days are longest, you should visit in July. To stay dry, avoid travelling to Austin in May – It’s the wettest month of the year.
Continue reading to find out more about when to visit Austin, including the climate, seasonal info, what to pack, FAQs, and the best tools to help you plan and book your next vacation.
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Austin seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Austin as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Austin is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Austin
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Austin for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Austin climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Austin for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Austin in January
- Average temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
- Average high temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
- Average low temperature: 6℃ (43℉)
- Average humidity: 66%
- Average sunny days: 21 days
- Average rainfall: 29mm (1") over 8 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Austin in January, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Austin in February
- Average temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
- Average high temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average low temperature: 8℃ (47℉)
- Average humidity: 70%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 23mm (1") over 10 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Austin in February, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Austin in March
- Average temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
- Average high temperature: 21℃ (71℉)
- Average low temperature: 12℃ (53℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 36mm (1") over 13 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Austin in March, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Austin in April
- Average temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average high temperature: 25℃ (78℉)
- Average low temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
- Average humidity: 72%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 41mm (2") over 14 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Austin in April, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Austin in May
- Average temperature: 24℃ (74℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average low temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 11 days
- Average rainfall: 96mm (4") over 16 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Austin in May, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Austin in June
- Average temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average high temperature: 33℃ (91℉)
- Average low temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average humidity: 72%
- Average sunny days: 12 days
- Average rainfall: 40mm (2") over 13 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Austin in June, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.
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Austin in July
- Average temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average high temperature: 35℃ (95℉)
- Average low temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
- Average humidity: 65%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 30mm (1") over 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Austin in July, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Austin in August
- Average temperature: 30℃ (85℉)
- Average high temperature: 36℃ (96℉)
- Average low temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average humidity: 60%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 46mm (2") over 10 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Austin in August, make sure you pack t-shirts, shorts and sun protection.
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Austin in September
- Average temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (88℉)
- Average low temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average humidity: 68%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 64mm (3") over 15 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Austin in September, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.
Austin in October
- Average temperature: 21℃ (69℉)
- Average high temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average low temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
- Average humidity: 67%
- Average sunny days: 18 days
- Average rainfall: 65mm (3") over 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Austin in October, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Austin in November
- Average temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
- Average high temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average low temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
- Average humidity: 70%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 30mm (1") over 10 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Austin in November, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Austin in December
- Average temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
- Average high temperature: 16℃ (60℉)
- Average low temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
- Average humidity: 70%
- Average sunny days: 19 days
- Average rainfall: 32mm (1") over 10 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Austin in December, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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