Austin, United StatesQuick decision
When to visit Austin?
🌞 Best time overall
October
🌡️ Optimal temperature
18°C–29°C in October
🌧 Least rain
27% rainy days in October
🌧 Wettest month
August (29%)
📅 Best score
8.2/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Live Music CapitalYear-round — 6th Street, SXSW (Mar), Austin City Limits (Oct).
Texas BBQYear-round — Franklin Barbecue, brisket, live oak smokers.
Congress Bridge batsMar–Oct — 1.5 million bats at sunset, world's largest urban colony.
Barton Springs PoolApr–Oct — natural spring-fed pool, 20°C year-round.
Monthly climate data
Austin weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 6°C | 16°C | 26% | 2.4 | 9.7h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 8°C | 20°C | 33% | 2.9 | 8.1h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 13°C | 24°C | 33% | 2.6 | 9.0h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 16°C | 27°C | 39% | 4.4 | 9.9h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 20°C | 30°C | 46% | 6.0 | 10.9h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 24°C | 33°C | 37% | 3.5 | 12.1h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 25°C | 35°C | 30% | 2.9 | 12.5h | 7.1/10 |
| 🥵 August | 25°C | 36°C | 29% | 3.9 | 12.7h | 6.9/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 23°C | 32°C | 31% | 3.5 | 11.3h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 18°C | 29°C | 27% | 3.1 | 10.7h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 12°C | 23°C | 29% | 2.6 | 8.8h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 8°C | 18°C | 27% | 2.6 | 8.1h | 7.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 27°C, 39% rainy days, 9.9h sunshine/day. Score: 7.6/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 35°C, 32% rainy days, 12.4h sunshine/day. Score: 7.1/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 28°C, 29% rainy days, 10.3h sunshine/day. Score: 7.8/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 18°C, 29% rainy days, 8.6h sunshine/day. Score: 7.1/10.
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FAQ
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October is ideal with 27% rainy days and 29°C.
August is the wettest month with 29% rainy days.
Yes, October is the best month with an average of 29°C.
In winter, the average score is 7.1/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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