Austin, Texas Weather in October
United States · October climate averages and travel tips
Avg high29°C (83°F)
Avg low15°C (60°F)
Rainfall86 mm (3.4 in)
RatingExcellent 9/10
Expect hot days in Austin in October: the average high is 29°C (83°F) and the average low is 15°C (60°F). October is autumn (fall) in United States. The month is moderately rainy, with about 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain spread over 7 days, making it the second wettest month of the year. You get roughly 11.2 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is October a good time to visit Austin?
October is a good time to visit Austin (9/10), though February to April and November to December are even better.
October weather at a glance
| Average high | 29°C (83°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 15°C (60°F) |
| Daily mean | 21°C (71°F) |
| Rainfall | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 7 |
| Humidity | 64% |
| Cloud cover | 37% |
| Daylight | 11.2 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 7.8 hours/day |
| Wind | 9.4 km/h |
| vs September | 5°C cooler than September, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Austin in October
- light, breathable clothing
- sunscreen and a hat
- an umbrella or rain jacket
- swimwear
Austin weather in other months
Jan16°C / 4°C57 mmExcellentFeb19°C / 6°C38 mmExcellentMar24°C / 10°C68 mmExcellentApr27°C / 14°C68 mmExcellentMay31°C / 19°C125 mmFairJun35°C / 23°C62 mmFairJul36°C / 24°C56 mmFairAug37°C / 25°C57 mmFairSep33°C / 21°C82 mmFairOct29°C / 15°C86 mmExcellentNov22°C / 10°C46 mmExcellentDec18°C / 6°C44 mmExcellent
← SeptemberBest time to visit AustinNovember →
Better weather in October nearby
- Los Angeles, California28°C · 11 mm · Excellent
- San Diego, California27°C · 9 mm · Excellent
- San Francisco, California22°C · 34 mm · Excellent
- Denver, Colorado21°C · 29 mm · Excellent
- Tijuana27°C · 9 mm · Excellent
- Leon de los Aldama27°C · 39 mm · Excellent
Nearby in October
- San Antonio, Texas29°C · 64 mm
- Houston, Texas29°C · 109 mm
- Fort Worth, Texas27°C · 95 mm
- Dallas, Texas27°C · 101 mm
- Monterrey28°C · 40 mm
- New Orleans, Louisiana26°C · 82 mm
Where else is good in October? See where to go in October.