City in Texas, United States
Austin weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Austin
Mar–May and Oct–Nov are warm and comfortable. Jun–Sep regularly passes 38°C; SXSW (March) and ACL (October) bring crowds and high prices.
Austin weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan16°58 mm
- Feb18°45 mm
- Mar23°73 mm
- Apr27°63 mm
- May30°111 mm
- Jun34°78 mm
- Jul36°60 mm
- Aug36°63 mm
- Sep32°87 mm
- Oct28°95 mm
- Nov22°59 mm
- Dec17°49 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°C60°F | 3°C38°F | 58 mm | 72% | Cool |
| February | 18°C64°F | 5°C41°F | 45 mm | 73% | Pleasant |
| March | 23°C73°F | 10°C49°F | 73 mm | 73% | Pleasant |
| April | 27°C81°F | 14°C57°F | 63 mm | 70% | Pleasant |
| May | 30°C87°F | 18°C65°F | 111 mm | 70% | Pleasant |
| June | 34°C94°F | 22°C72°F | 78 mm | 66% | Hot |
| July | 36°C96°F | 24°C75°F | 60 mm | 64% | Hot |
| August | 36°C98°F | 24°C75°F | 63 mm | 60% | Very hot |
| September | 32°C90°F | 21°C69°F | 87 mm | 67% | Pleasant |
| October | 28°C82°F | 15°C58°F | 95 mm | 68% | Pleasant |
| November | 22°C71°F | 9°C48°F | 59 mm | 71% | Pleasant |
| December | 17°C62°F | 4°C40°F | 49 mm | 72% | Cool |
Best months across United States
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| New York City | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (26°C) |
| Las Vegas | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (42°C) |
| Los Angeles | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | Aug (32°C) |
| Orlando | Feb–Apr, Nov | May (31°C) |
| Miami | Nov–Apr | Aug (30°C) |
| San Francisco | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Sep (24°C) |
| Honolulu | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Sep (28°C) |
| Washington, D.C. | Mar–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (31°C) |
| Chicago | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (25°C) |
| Boston | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (28°C) |
| New Orleans | Feb–Apr, Oct–Nov | Jul (30°C) |
| San Diego | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Aug (32°C) |
| Seattle | Jun–Sep | Aug (24°C) |
| Maui | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Sep (22°C) |
| Nashville | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Aug (32°C) |
| Austin | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (36°C) |
| Miami Beach | Nov–Apr | Aug (30°C) |
| Key West | Dec–Apr | Aug (30°C) |
| Denver | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Philadelphia | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Portland | Jun–Sep | Aug (29°C) |
| Atlanta | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (32°C) |
| San Antonio | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (36°C) |
| Charleston | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (32°C) |
| Savannah | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (33°C) |
| Fort Lauderdale | Dec–Apr | Aug (30°C) |
| Kauai | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Sep (27°C) |
| Big Island | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (26°C) |
| Sedona | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | Jul (35°C) |
| Scottsdale | Feb–Apr, Oct–Nov | Jul (42°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Austin?
Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Mar–May and Oct–Nov are warm and comfortable. Jun–Sep regularly passes 38°C; SXSW (March) and ACL (October) bring crowds and high prices.
When is the rainy season in Austin?
Rain peaks in May with about 111 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Austin?
August, with average highs of 36°C (98°F).
How cold does Austin get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging 3°C (38°F).
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Sources
- NASA POWER climatology (2001–2020)
- CapMetro (Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority)
- Austin–Bergstrom International Airport
- Visit Austin
- Austin Water
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.