The climate in Austin during October can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.
October is in the fall / autumn in Austin and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 15.5°C 59.8°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 3.2°C 37.7°F |
| Average temperature | 9.3°C 48.7°F |
| Daily sunshine | 6.7 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 59 mm 2.3 ins |
| Rainy days | 8 days |
| Sea temperature | 13.8°C 56.9°F |
| Humidity | 70% |
| Windspeed | 19.8kph 12 mph |
On average October is the 6th driest month of the year in Austin with around 59mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Austin in October 2025.
Best places to visit in October
| Hottest month: | July | 28.1°C 82.6°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 20mm 0.8ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 11.1hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | -6.1°C 21°F |
| Wettest month: | June | 112mm 4.4ins |