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Austin, United States · Temperate

Austin: best months to visit

April (8.5/10) · August (4.7/10).

📅 Data updated: October 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 30.27°N · 97.74°W
⚡ Quick answer
April
Depends on your goals
8.5/10
☀️ Apr
Top score (8.5/10)
🌤️ Oct
Alt. (8.5/10)
Aug
Plus rude (4.7/10)
🏛️ Heritage🌦️ Moderate rain
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Decide

When to visit Austin?

The decision rests on several criteria. Climate score, tourist crowds and feasible activities.

Verdict: In Austin, April and October clearly stand out. August concentrates the least favourable conditions.
Top & avoid
🏆 April · 8.5 October · 8.5 March · 8.1 November · 7.9 ⚠️ August · 4.7
7.2
Jan
7.6
Feb
8.1
Mar
8.5
Apr
5.5
May
5.3
Jun
5.0
Jul
4.7
Aug
5.5
Sep
8.5
Oct
7.9
Nov
7.3
Dec
Best period · ≥ 7 Decent period · 4 – 7 Tough conditions · < 4

What you grasp in 5 seconds

Austin offers 7 comfortable months, without any month really to avoid. The gap stays moderate: 8.5 in April vs 4.7 in August.

What to check next

Your tolerance for crowds and budget. The best months concentrate tourist saturation and higher prices. Shoulder seasons offer a good compromise.

Next action

Scroll down to the detailed table to compare month by month, then open the page of the month that interests you.

How we calculate the score

The score combines 4 weighted criteria using 10 years of real climate data (ERA5).

Source : ERA5 · Open-Meteo · 10 years (2016–2025) · Full methodology →

Understand

Compare all 12 months

Month-by-month details: temperature, rain, sunshine, score and verdict.

✅ 7 comfortable months (Jan · Feb · Mar · Apr · Oct · Nov · Dec)
MonthT° minT° maxRain %mm/daySunScoreVerdict
⛅ January →6°C16°C17%2.4mm5.3h7.2/10Best period
☀️ February →8°C20°C21%2.9mm6.0h7.6/10Best period
☀️ March →13°C24°C21%2.6mm6.6h8.1/10Best period
☀️ April →16°C27°C26%4.4mm6.9h8.5/10Best period
🌥️ May →20°C30°C31%6.0mm7.3h5.5/10Decent period
🌥️ June →24°C33°C24%3.5mm9.5h5.3/10Decent period
🌥️ July →25°C35°C20%2.9mm10.2h5.0/10Decent period
🌥️ August →25°C36°C21%3.9mm9.6h4.7/10Decent period
🌥️ September →23°C32°C21%3.5mm7.8h5.5/10Decent period
☀️ October →18°C29°C19%3.1mm7.0h8.5/10Best period
☀️ November →12°C23°C19%2.6mm5.6h7.9/10Best period
⛅ December →8°C18°C18%2.6mm5.0h7.3/10Best period
📊 Quick read
Optimal window
Jan → Apr
Good transition
May · Sep
Tough period
none
🌡️ Detailed conditions (April)
🌡️ Feel
Warm
☀️ UV
6.6 · Moderate-Strong
💧 Humidity feel
14°C · Pleasant
☔ Rain
26% · 4.4 mm/day
🌅 Sunshine
6.9h/day
10-year trend

Annual temperatures — Austin

Min/max temperature curves observed over the past 10 years (ERA5). Shows climate stability and trend.

T° maxT° meanT° min14°16°18°20°22°24°26°28°201620172018201920202021202220232024202527.7° — decade peak (2023)+1.03°C / decade
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For your trip

A few angles depending on what kind of trip you are planning.

🏛️ Heritage🍴 Gastronomy☔ Indoor sights
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Plan your trip

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
Temperate 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.