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Austin weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
68°F – 86°F
🌧 Rainy days
46% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
October (8.2/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Austin in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want shoulder-season value — fewer crowds, 30°F.
❌ No if: you need maximum sunshine — some overcast days are possible.
Our take: Austin in May: 86°F and 10.9h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Austin in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in May
Spring marks the start of the good season in Austin. Temperatures rise (30°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 46% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if October (8.2/10) remains theoretically better.
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| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 43°F | 61°F | 26% | 0.1in | 9.7h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 46°F | 68°F | 33% | 0.1in | 8.1h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 55°F | 75°F | 33% | 0.1in | 9.0h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 61°F | 81°F | 39% | 0.2in | 9.9h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 68°F | 86°F | 46% | 0.2in | 10.9h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 75°F | 91°F | 37% | 0.1in | 12.1h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 77°F | 95°F | 30% | 0.1in | 12.5h | 7.1/10 |
| 🥵 August | 77°F | 97°F | 29% | 0.2in | 12.7h | 6.9/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 73°F | 90°F | 31% | 0.1in | 11.3h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 64°F | 84°F | 27% | 0.1in | 10.7h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 54°F | 73°F | 29% | 0.1in | 8.8h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 46°F | 64°F | 27% | 0.1in | 8.1h | 7.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Austin averages 86°F, 46% rainy days and 10.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.5/10.
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Comparison
May vs October (best month)
The best month is October (score 8.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -1°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -19%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.2h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Austin in May
Is May a good time to visit Austin?
May is an excellent time to visit Austin (score 7.5/10). With 86°F, 10.9h of sunshine and 46% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Austin in May?
With 86°F max and 10.9h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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