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When is the best time to visit Austin?
In general the best time to visit Austin is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
The best time to visit may differ depending on what you are looking for:
- The best time for a sun tanning holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +97°F in August and it has 11 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during February - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is May, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Austin in different months
This is the average weather in Austin for each month based on historic data:
January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +90°F during September.
In June, July, August the weather is average. Expect around 37 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 98 mm in June.
Climate in Austin
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Austin for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +86°F | +99°F | +95°F | +99°F | +100°F | +108°F | +109°F | +109°F | +109°F | +97°F | +90°F | +84°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +63°F | +66°F | +73°F | +81°F | +86°F | +91°F | +95°F | +97°F | +90°F | +82°F | +72°F | +64°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +12°F | +9°F | +19°F | +34°F | +45°F | +59°F | +64°F | +61°F | +46°F | +30°F | +25°F | +5°F |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 69 | 70 | 68 | 68 | 73 | 70 | 66 | 63 | 67 | 69 | 71 | 71 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 98 | 60 | 73 | 85 | 154 | 98 | 55 | 54 | 82 | 98 | 75 | 73 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 10 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 10 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Austin during the whole year:
The hottest month in Austin is August with average maximum temperature going up to +97°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +43°F.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Austin looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Austin is May with average humidity going up to 73%. The least humid month is August with an average humidity of 63%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Austin during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is October with approximately 12 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 98 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is May with approximately 16 rainy days and 154 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Austin during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is January with approximately 1 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Austin:
What is the hottest month in Austin?
The hottest month in Austin is August with average maximum temperature of +97°F.
What is the coldest month in Austin?
The coldest month in Austin is January with minimum temperatures of +43°F.
Is Austin worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Austin in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is August with +97°F and 11 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Austin?
if you're looking to visit Austin when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for May, October, June. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being August with only 54 mm of rain.
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Monthly weather in Austin
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Austin, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.