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Austin weather in May

Long-run climate averages for Austin, TX in May, plus what the forecast models say for the days ahead.

May at a glance

In May, Austin averages 85°F by day and 68°F at night. It is the wettest month of the year here.

May in Austin averages a daytime high of 85°F and an overnight low of 68°F, which reads as hot for this part of the world. It is also the wettest month, so build rain into any plan. Across the whole year Austin sees roughly 44 inches of precipitation.

Climate averages tell you what to pack. They do not tell you what next Tuesday looks like — for that, see the live Austin forecast with every model compared and how much they currently agree.

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

How warm is Austin in May?
Austin averages a daytime high of 85°F in May, with overnight lows around 68°F. These are long-run climate averages, not a forecast — for the actual days ahead see the live model comparison.
Is May a good 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.
Does it rain a lot in Austin in May?
May is the wettest month of the year in Austin, out of roughly 44 inches of precipitation across the year.

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