When is the best time to visit Austin?
The best time to visit Austin is between March and June, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
Temperatures peak in August at around 30°C (86°F). May is the wettest month, with about 130 mm of rain. Outside March–June the numbers move but the year has no single wet or dry season.
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Austin weather by month
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Average temperature and rainfall, month by month
Every figure below is a 1991–2020 climate normal for Austin, in °C and °F. Open a month for what to expect and what to pack.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 11°C / 52°F | 66 mm |
| February | 13°C / 55°F | 48 mm |
| March | 17°C / 62°F | 69 mm |
| April | 21°C / 69°F | 63 mm |
| May | 25°C / 76°F | 130 mm |
| June | 28°C / 83°F | 93 mm |
| July | 30°C / 85°F | 49 mm |
| August | 30°C / 86°F | 72 mm |
| September | 27°C / 80°F | 86 mm |
| October | 22°C / 71°F | 100 mm |
| November | 16°C / 60°F | 73 mm |
| December | 12°C / 53°F | 70 mm |
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FAQs about Austin weather
Climate averages for Austin, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Austin is between March and June, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
August is the hottest month, with an average around 30°C.
May is the wettest month, with about 130 mm of rain.
January is the coolest month, averaging 11°C (52°F) against 30°C (86°F) in August.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what each month is usually like, which is what you want when booking ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
