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Austin in September
what's the weather like?

Austin in September: solid, though October remains peak.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 30.27°N 97.74°W
90°FMax temperature
31%Rainy days
11.3hSunshine / day

Austin weather in September

✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
73°F – 90°F
🌧 Rainy days
31% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.3h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.6/10
📅 📅 Best month
October (8.2/10)

Should you visit Austin in September?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want shoulder-season value — fewer crowds, 32°F.

❌ No if: you need maximum sunshine — some overcast days are possible.

🌧 Rain : ███░░░░░░░ 31%
🌡 Temperature : ████████░░ 90°F
☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.3h/d

Our take: Favourable conditions in September (7.6/10). October scores higher but the gap is small.

Austin in September by trip type

What to expect in September

Autumn in Austin is often underrated: 32°F, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Expect rain on 31% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if October (8.2/10) remains theoretically better.

All months for Austin

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °FMax °FRain %Precip inSun h/dScore
⛅ January43°F61°F26%0.1in9.7h7.0/10
🌤️ February46°F68°F33%0.1in8.1h7.2/10
🌤️ March55°F75°F33%0.1in9.0h7.6/10
🌤️ April61°F81°F39%0.2in9.9h7.8/10
🌤️ May68°F86°F46%0.2in10.9h7.5/10
🌤️ June75°F91°F37%0.1in12.1h7.3/10
🌤️ July77°F95°F30%0.1in12.5h7.1/10
🥵 August77°F97°F29%0.2in12.7h6.9/10
🌤️ September73°F90°F31%0.1in11.3h7.6/10
🌤️ October64°F84°F27%0.1in10.7h8.2/10
🌤️ November54°F73°F29%0.1in8.8h7.6/10
🌤️ December46°F64°F27%0.1in8.1h7.1/10
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 September, Austin averages 90°F, 31% rainy days and 11.3h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.6/10. See methodology →

September vs October (best month)

The best month is October (score 8.2/10). Difference:

FAQ — Austin in September

Is September a good time to visit Austin?
September is an excellent time to visit Austin (score 7.6/10). With 90°F, 11.3h of sunshine and 31% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Austin in September?
With 90°F max and 11.3h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.

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