When to go
The Best Time to Visit Austin
Month-by-month climate data for Austin, United States — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.
Timing is the first real decision when planning Austin— it drives crowds, prices and what's actually open. Here's how the year breaks down so you can pick dates that fit the trip you're building, not just the weather.
March–April, October–November. Mild before the Texas summer heat or after it breaks; SXSW in March and ACL in October bring festivals.
Warmest in Austin: Aug (36°C / 97°F) · Coolest: Jan (17°C / 63°F) · Wettest: May (~15 rain days)
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)
Austin climate, month by month
January
17° / 6°C
~8 rain days
Excellent
February
18° / 6°C
~9 rain days
Excellent
March
24° / 13°C
~11 rain days
Excellent
April
26° / 16°C
~13 rain days
Excellent
May
30° / 20°C
~15 rain days
Good
June
34° / 23°C
~10 rain days
Fair
July
35° / 25°C
~10 rain days
Fair
August
36° / 25°C
~10 rain days
Fair
September
33° / 22°C
~8 rain days
Good
October
28° / 17°C
~8 rain days
Excellent
November
22° / 12°C
~9 rain days
Excellent
December
19° / 9°C
~9 rain days
Excellent
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