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The best time to visit Austin

Month-by-month climate averages for Austin, TX, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Austin is usually January, February, March and April, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest May rain is behind you.

Austin is warmest in August (highs near 100°F) and coldest in January (lows around 42°F), with roughly 44 inches of precipitation across the year and May the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is January, February, March and April.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Austin forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Austin weather by month

what to expect in Austin through the year

Here is Austin's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °F, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Austin by season.

Jan
61°
42°
Mild
Feb
68°
48°
Mild
Mar
75°
55°
Warm
Apr
78°
60°
Warm
May
85°
68°
Hot
Wettest
Jun
93°
74°
Hot
Jul
96°
77°
Hot
Aug
100°
79°
Hot
Sep
93°
74°
Hot
Oct
85°
65°
Hot
Nov
72°
53°
Warm
Dec
67°
48°
Mild

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Austin?
The most comfortable time to visit Austin is usually January, February, March and April, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest May rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Austin?
August is the warmest month in Austin, averaging highs near 100°F.
What is the coldest month in Austin?
January is the coldest month in Austin, with lows around 42°F.
When is the rainy season in Austin?
The wettest month in Austin is usually May, out of roughly 44 inches of precipitation across the year.

Austin month by month