Best Time to Visit Austin, Texas
United States · weather by month, temperature and rainfall
If you want the most pleasant weather in Austin, plan your trip for February to April and November to December. August is the hottest month, with average highs of 37°C (99°F), while January is the coldest, with lows around 4°C (39°F). Rain is heaviest in May, at about 125 mm (4.9 in), and lightest in February, at 38 mm (1.5 in).
Austin weather by month
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Humidity | Sun hrs/day | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°C 61°F | 4°C 39°F | 57 mm | 6 | 70% | 5.4 | Excellent 8.7 |
| February | 19°C 65°F | 6°C 42°F | 38 mm | 6 | 72% | 5 | Excellent 9.5 |
| March | 24°C 74°F | 10°C 50°F | 68 mm | 7 | 71% | 5.6 | Excellent 9.8 |
| April | 27°C 81°F | 14°C 57°F | 68 mm | 8 | 68% | 6.1 | Excellent 9.8 |
| May | 31°C 87°F | 19°C 66°F | 125 mm | 12 | 72% | 6.2 | Fair 5.8 |
| June | 35°C 95°F | 23°C 73°F | 62 mm | 9 | 66% | 8.9 | Fair 5.6 |
| July | 36°C 98°F | 24°C 75°F | 56 mm | 9 | 62% | 8.8 | Fair 4.8 |
| August | 37°C 99°F | 25°C 76°F | 57 mm | 8 | 59% | 9.1 | Fair 4.5 |
| September | 33°C 92°F | 21°C 71°F | 82 mm | 9 | 65% | 7.9 | Fair 6 |
| October | 29°C 83°F | 15°C 60°F | 86 mm | 7 | 64% | 7.8 | Excellent 9 |
| November | 22°C 72°F | 10°C 49°F | 46 mm | 6 | 70% | 6.1 | Excellent 10 |
| December | 18°C 64°F | 6°C 42°F | 44 mm | 6 | 71% | 5 | Excellent 9.3 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Austin?
The best time to visit Austin is February to April and November to December, based on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and plenty of sunshine.
What is the hottest month in Austin?
August is the hottest month in Austin, with an average high of 37°C (99°F).
What is the coldest month in Austin?
January is the coldest month in Austin, with an average low of 4°C (39°F).
What is the rainiest month in Austin?
May is the wettest month, with about 125 mm (4.9 in) of rain. February is the driest, with 38 mm (1.5 in).
Nearby destinations
- San Antonio, Texas118 km · best November to April
- Houston, Texas236 km · best February to March and November
- Fort Worth, Texas276 km · best March to April and November
- Dallas, Texas293 km · best March to April and November
- Monterrey569 km · best October to March
- New Orleans, Louisiana738 km · best November
- Ciudad Juarez846 km · best February to April and October to November
- Leon de los Aldama1091 km · best October to March
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