Winter
Dec → Feb17 to 19°
nights 5 to 8°
- 5 rainy days · 61 mm
When is the best time to visit Austin?
- Jan17°not recommended
- Feb19°fair
- Mar23°recommended
- Apr27°recommended
- May31°recommended
- Jun34°fair
- Jul36°not recommended
- Aug37°not recommended
- Sep33°fair
- Oct28°recommended
- Nov22°recommended
- Dec18°fair
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Austin, month by month
The table of averages, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17° | 5° | 67 mm | 6 d | |
| February | 19° | 8° | 48 mm | 5 d | |
| March | 23° | 11° | 73 mm | 6 d | ✓ |
| April | 27° | 15° | 62 mm | 5 d | ✓ |
| May | 31° | 19° | 128 mm | 7 d | ✓ |
| June | 34° | 23° | 94 mm | 6 d | |
| July | 36° | 24° | 50 mm | 4 d | |
| August | 37° | 24° | 70 mm | 4 d | |
| September | 33° | 21° | 88 mm | 5 d | |
| October | 28° | 16° | 99 mm | 6 d | ✓ |
| November | 22° | 10° | 74 mm | 5 d | ✓ |
| December | 18° | 6° | 69 mm | 5 d |
The four seasons in Austin, in figures
What the 2015-2024 averages (Austin Camp Mabry) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May23 to 31°
nights 11 to 19°
- 6 rainy days · 88 mm
Summer
Jun → Aug34 to 37°
nights 23 to 24°
- 5 rainy days · 71 mm
Autumn
Sep → Nov22 to 33°
nights 10 to 21°
- 5 rainy days · 87 mm
Book early for March to May and October to November
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Austin, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 14h05 of daylight, in December 10h12, a difference of 3h54.
10h23Jan
11h05Feb
11h55Mar
12h52Apr
13h40May
14h05Jun
13h55Jul
13h14Aug
12h18Sep
11h22Oct
10h35Nov
10h12Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Austin Camp Mabry" (30.32°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Austin, month by month
What to see and do
| Activity | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sightseeing & walks | ||||||||||||
| Long days |
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Sightseeing & walks: January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December
- Long days: June
Grid derived from the climate averages (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended17°5° at night
- 67 mm · 6 d
Low season, lower prices
February
Fair19°8° at night
- 48 mm · 5 d
Low season, lower prices
March
Recommended23°11° at night
- 73 mm · 6 d
Busy, without the crush
April
Recommended27°15° at night
- 62 mm · 5 d
Busy, without the crush
May
Recommended31°19° at night
- 128 mm · 7 d
Busy, without the crush
June
Fair34°23° at night
- 94 mm · 6 d
Low season, lower prices
July
Not recommended36°24° at night
- 50 mm · 4 d
Low season, lower prices
August
Not recommended37°24° at night
- 70 mm · 4 d
Low season, lower prices
September
Fair33°21° at night
- 88 mm · 5 d
Low season, lower prices
October
Recommended28°16° at night
- 99 mm · 6 d
Busy, without the crush
November
Recommended22°10° at night
- 74 mm · 5 d
Busy, without the crush
December
Fair18°6° at night
- 69 mm · 5 d
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Cool: 17 °C at best, 5 °C at night. Rain stays light: 67 mm over 6 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Mild, 19 °C in the afternoon and 8 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 48 mm over 5 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Mild, 23 °C in the afternoon and 11 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 73 mm over 6 days. Busy season, without the crush.
April. 27 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C at night. Rain stays light: 62 mm over 5 days. Busy season, without the crush.
May. 31 °C in the afternoon and 19 °C at night. Rain stays light: 128 mm over 7 days. Busy season, without the crush.
June. Real heat: 34 °C at the warmest of the day, 23 °C at night. Rain stays light: 94 mm over 6 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
July. Real heat: 36 °C at the warmest of the day, 24 °C at night. Rain stays light: 50 mm over 4 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
August. Real heat: 37 °C at the warmest of the day, 24 °C at night. Rain stays light: 70 mm over 4 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
September. Real heat: 33 °C at the warmest of the day, 21 °C at night. Rain stays light: 88 mm over 5 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
October. 28 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C at night. Rain stays light: 99 mm over 6 days. Busy season, without the crush.
November. Mild, 22 °C in the afternoon and 10 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 74 mm over 5 days. Busy season, without the crush.
December. Mild, 18 °C in the afternoon and 6 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 69 mm over 5 days. Quiet at the start of the month, then busier as the holidays approach.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Austin?
March to May and October to November: over these months, average highs range from 22 to 31 °C, with 6 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 averages, Austin Camp Mabry).
Which month should you avoid in Austin?
August: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 70 mm over 4 days of rain on average over 2015-2024 at the reference point (Austin Camp Mabry).
What is the hottest month in Austin?
August, with 37 °C on average in the afternoon and 24 °C at night. 2015-2024 averages (Austin Camp Mabry).
What is the coldest month in Austin?
January, with 17 °C at best during the day and 5 °C at night. 2015-2024 averages (Austin Camp Mabry).
What is the driest month in Austin?
February: 48 mm over 5 days of rain, against 128 mm in May, the wettest month.
Does it get cold at night in Austin?
The gap between day and night reaches 13 °C in August: 37 °C in the afternoon, 24 °C at dawn. Pack an extra layer, even in high season.
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