When to go
The Best Time to Visit Austin
Month-by-month climate data for Austin, United States — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.
March–April, October–November. Mild before the Texas summer heat or after it breaks; SXSW in March and ACL in October bring festivals.
Warmest in Austin: Aug (36°C / 97°F) · Coolest: Jan (17°C / 63°F) · Wettest: May (~15 rain days)
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)
Austin climate, month by month
January
17° / 6°C
~8 rain days
Excellent
February
18° / 6°C
~9 rain days
Excellent
March
24° / 13°C
~11 rain days
Excellent
April
26° / 16°C
~13 rain days
Excellent
May
30° / 20°C
~15 rain days
Good
June
34° / 23°C
~10 rain days
Fair
July
35° / 25°C
~10 rain days
Fair
August
36° / 25°C
~10 rain days
Fair
September
33° / 22°C
~8 rain days
Good
October
28° / 17°C
~8 rain days
Excellent
November
22° / 12°C
~9 rain days
Excellent
December
19° / 9°C
~9 rain days
Excellent
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