When is the best time to go to Austin
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Austin, United States. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Austin
Austin weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Austin are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 44mm | 5.7hrs | 11.3hrs |
January in Austin is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Austin for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Austin and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Austin with around 44mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 62mm | 6.5hrs | 12hrs |
February in Austin is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Austin for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Austin and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Austin with around 62mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 47mm | 7.1hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Austin is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Austin, with some very good weather at this time of year.
March is in the spring in Austin and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Austin with around 47mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 70mm | 7.3hrs | 13.7hrs |
Austin's weather in April is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Austin, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
April is in the spring in Austin and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (80°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Austin with around 70mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 114mm | 7.8hrs | 14.5hrs |
May is a damp, humid month in Austin and the temperature is generally hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Austin.
May is in the spring in Austin and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Austin with around 114mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 89mm | 10.1hrs | 11.3hrs |
Hot and a little damp weather often prevails in Austin during the month of June
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Austin for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the summer in Austin and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Austin with around 89mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32°C | 42mm | 10.9hrs | 12hrs |
July in Austin is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being very hot.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Austin, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Austin and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 35°C (95°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Austin with around 42mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.9 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32°C | 52mm | 10.2hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Austin is characteristically very hot and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Austin, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Austin and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 35°C (95°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Austin with around 52mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.2 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 90mm | 8.3hrs | 13.7hrs |
Austin's weather in September is typically hot and a little damp in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Austin for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
September is in the fall / autumn in Austin and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Austin with around 90mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 88mm | 7.5hrs | 14.5hrs |
October is a a little damp month in Austin and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Austin, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Austin and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Austin with around 88mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 57mm | 6.1hrs | 11.3hrs |
Austin's weather in November is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Austin, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in Austin and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Austin with around 57mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 53mm | 5.4hrs | 12hrs |
December in Austin is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Austin.
December is in the winter in Austin and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Austin with around 53mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Austin weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 34.7°C 94.5°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 42mm 1.7ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 10.9hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 14.6°C 58.3°F |
| Wettest month: | May | 114mm 4.5ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 29°C 84.2°F |
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