United States · 30-year monthly climate averages
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Austin are February, March and November, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Austin sees its warmest weather in August, when daytime highs average around 37°C, and its coolest in January (around 17°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 921mm — May is typically the wettest month (~128mm) and February the driest (~48mm).
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 61 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17° / 6°C | 67mm | 👍 Good |
| February | 19° / 8°C | 48mm | 🌟 Great |
| March | 23° / 11°C | 73mm | 🌟 Great |
| April | 27° / 15°C | 61mm | 🌟 Great |
| May | 31° / 19°C | 128mm | 🤔 Fair |
| June | 34° / 23°C | 93mm | 🤔 Fair |
| July | 36° / 24°C | 50mm | 🤔 Fair |
| August | 37° / 24°C | 70mm | 🤔 Fair |
| September | 33° / 21°C | 88mm | 🤔 Fair |
| October | 28° / 16°C | 99mm | 👍 Good |
| November | 22° / 10°C | 74mm | 🌟 Great |
| December | 18° / 6°C | 69mm | 👍 Good |
January in Austin is mild, with average daytime highs around 17°C (62°F) and nighttime lows near 6°C (42°F). Expect roughly 67mm of precipitation spread over about 6 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
February in Austin is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 19°C (67°F) and nighttime lows near 8°C (46°F). Expect roughly 48mm of precipitation spread over about 5 rainy days, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
March in Austin is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 23°C (73°F) and nighttime lows near 11°C (52°F). Expect roughly 73mm of precipitation spread over about 6 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
April in Austin is warm, with average daytime highs around 27°C (80°F) and nighttime lows near 15°C (59°F). Expect roughly 61mm of precipitation spread over about 5 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
May in Austin is hot, with average daytime highs around 31°C (87°F) and nighttime lows near 19°C (67°F). Expect roughly 128mm of precipitation spread over about 7 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket
June in Austin is hot, with average daytime highs around 34°C (93°F) and nighttime lows near 23°C (73°F). Expect roughly 93mm of precipitation spread over about 6 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
July in Austin is extremely hot, with average daytime highs around 36°C (97°F) and nighttime lows near 24°C (75°F). Expect roughly 50mm of precipitation spread over about 4 rainy days, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — very light, loose clothing · high-SPF sunscreen and a sun hat · plan activities for early morning or evening
August in Austin is extremely hot, with average daytime highs around 37°C (98°F) and nighttime lows near 24°C (75°F). Expect roughly 70mm of precipitation spread over about 4 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — very light, loose clothing · high-SPF sunscreen and a sun hat · plan activities for early morning or evening
September in Austin is hot, with average daytime highs around 33°C (91°F) and nighttime lows near 21°C (70°F). Expect roughly 88mm of precipitation spread over about 5 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
October in Austin is warm, with average daytime highs around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime lows near 16°C (61°F). Expect roughly 99mm of precipitation spread over about 6 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
November in Austin is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 22°C (71°F) and nighttime lows near 10°C (51°F). Expect roughly 74mm of precipitation spread over about 5 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
December in Austin is mild, with average daytime highs around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime lows near 6°C (43°F). Expect roughly 69mm of precipitation spread over about 6 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings