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Austin, live music capital — 6th Street, Texas BBQ and tech scene.

Updated: March 2026 · Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 30.27°N 97.74°W
OctoberBest month
84°FOptimal temperature
27%Rainy days

When to visit Austin?

🌞 Best time overall
October
🌡️ Optimal temperature
64°F–84°F in October
🌧 Least rain
27% rainy days in October
🌧 Wettest month
August (29%)
📅 Best score
8.2/10

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.

Austin weather month by month

MonthMin °FMax °FRainy days (%)Precip. in/dSun 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 Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years

What to expect each season

🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time

Average 27°F, 39% rainy days, 9.9h sunshine/day. Score: 7.6/10.

☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time

Average 35°F, 32% rainy days, 12.4h sunshine/day. Score: 7.1/10.

🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time

Average 28°F, 29% rainy days, 10.3h sunshine/day. Score: 7.8/10.

❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time

Average 18°F, 29% rainy days, 8.6h sunshine/day. Score: 7.1/10.

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Frequently asked questions

October is ideal with 27% rainy days and 29°F.
August is the wettest month with 29% rainy days.
Yes, October is the best month with an average of 29°F.
In winter, the average score is 7.1/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.

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