The month in detail
What to expect in October
Autumn in Austin is often underrated: 29°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Rain risk remains low (19% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if April (8.5/10) remains theoretically better.
October is the best month of the year in Austin. Compared to September: −3°C daytime, −0.8h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in October
UV index
6 · high
sunscreen and hat advised
Feels like
comfortable
14°
Daylight
11.2h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 33
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Is October the right month?
The best month in Austin is April (8.5/10), 0.0 pt higher than October.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a city break.
Country · United States
🗣️LanguageEnglish
💶CurrencyUS Dollar ($)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘExpensive · 4/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthAugust · 36°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 16°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘMay · 31%
🏛️ City break
📅Tourist peak seasonJune → August
☔Indoor sights ⓘYear-round
🚇Public transportGood
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Location
Where is Austin ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
United StatesTemperate climate with a 8.5 → 4.7 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
30.27°N · 97.74°W
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Austin?
October is the best month with 29.0°C highs, 18.0°C lows, 7.0h of sunshine and 19.0% rainy days. The months of October & April offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Austin get in October?
Austin averages 7.0 sunshine hours per day in October. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.1/10.
What is the rainiest month in Austin?
August is the most unfavourable month with August has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Austin in October?
In October, overnight lows reach 18.0°C, while afternoon highs average 29.0°C.
Is Austin good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Austin scores 7.1/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains October with a score of 8.1/10.
When should you avoid Austin?
August is the most difficult month to visit Austin, with August has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Austin in October?
The average UV index reaches 6 in October in Austin (high), with about 11.2h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.