The biggest temperature swing occurs between October and November, as typical highs shift from 26.9°C / 80.4°F to 21°C / 69.7°F (about 6°C / 10.7°F).
| Month | Low Temperature | High Temperature | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.8°C | 16.1°C | MILD |
| February | 7.4°C | 18.1°C | MILD |
| March | 11.3°C | 22°C | WARM |
| April | 15.1°C | 26°C | WARM |
| May | 19.7°C | 29.5°C | WARM |
| June | 23.1°C | 32.9°C | HOT |
| July | 24.5°C | 34.7°C | HOT |
| August | 25°C | 35.2°C | HOT |
| September | 22°C | 31.7°C | HOT |
| October | 16.7°C | 26.9°C | WARM |
| November | 11.2°C | 21°C | MILD |
| December | 7.1°C | 17°C | MILD |
August has the warmest typical feels-like highs (38.2°C / 100.8°F), while January is coolest (13.5°C / 56.3°F).
| Month | Low Feels Like | High Feels Like | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2.4°C | 13.5°C | COOL |
| February | 4.3°C | 16°C | MILD |
| March | 9.1°C | 21°C | MILD |
| April | 14.1°C | 25.9°C | WARM |
| May | 20.7°C | 31.3°C | HOT |
| June | 26°C | 36°C | HOT |
| July | 28°C | 37.9°C | HOT |
| August | 28.5°C | 38.2°C | HOT |
| September | 24.2°C | 33.9°C | HOT |
| October | 16.5°C | 27.2°C | WARM |
| November | 9.2°C | 19.7°C | MILD |
| December | 4°C | 14.8°C | COOL |
May is wettest at 127.6 mm / 5.02 inches, while July is driest at 51.8 mm / 2.04 inches.
| Month | Baseline | Rainfall | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.4 mm | 64.8 mm | MODERATE |
| February | 21.4 mm | 66.9 mm | MODERATE |
| March | 21.4 mm | 77.8 mm | MODERATE |
| April | 21.4 mm | 96.3 mm | MODERATE |
| May | 21.4 mm | 127.6 mm | WET |
| June | 21.4 mm | 81.5 mm | MODERATE |
| July | 21.4 mm | 51.8 mm | LIGHT |
| August | 21.4 mm | 69.4 mm | MODERATE |
| September | 21.4 mm | 81.1 mm | MODERATE |
| October | 21.4 mm | 95.1 mm | MODERATE |
| November | 21.4 mm | 77.9 mm | MODERATE |
| December | 21.4 mm | 67.2 mm | MODERATE |
June has the strongest peak UV (around index 8.7).
| Month | Baseline | UV Index | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 5 | MODERATE |
| February | 0 | 6.4 | HIGH |
| March | 0 | 7.6 | HIGH |
| April | 0 | 8.1 | VERY HIGH |
| May | 0 | 8.5 | VERY HIGH |
| June | 0 | 8.7 | VERY HIGH |
| July | 0 | 8.6 | VERY HIGH |
| August | 0 | 8.4 | VERY HIGH |
| September | 0 | 7.8 | HIGH |
| October | 0 | 6.7 | HIGH |
| November | 0 | 5.3 | MODERATE |
| December | 0 | 4.3 | MODERATE |
Daylight ranges from 10.2h in December to 14.1h in June.
| Month | Baseline | Daylight Hours | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0h | 10.4h | BALANCED |
| February | 0h | 11.1h | BALANCED |
| March | 0h | 12h | BALANCED |
| April | 0h | 12.9h | BALANCED |
| May | 0h | 13.7h | LONG |
| June | 0h | 14.1h | LONG |
| July | 0h | 13.9h | LONG |
| August | 0h | 13.2h | LONG |
| September | 0h | 12.3h | BALANCED |
| October | 0h | 11.4h | BALANCED |
| November | 0h | 10.6h | BALANCED |
| December | 0h | 10.2h | BALANCED |
May is most humid (71.8%), while August is driest (60.8%).
| Month | Baseline | Humidity (avg) | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57% | 67.8% | HUMID |
| February | 57% | 69% | HUMID |
| March | 57% | 69% | HUMID |
| April | 57% | 67.8% | HUMID |
| May | 57% | 71.8% | HUMID |
| June | 57% | 68.3% | HUMID |
| July | 57% | 63.5% | COMFORTABLE |
| August | 57% | 60.8% | COMFORTABLE |
| September | 57% | 64.7% | COMFORTABLE |
| October | 57% | 65.5% | HUMID |
| November | 57% | 69.2% | HUMID |
| December | 57% | 69.6% | HUMID |
April has the strongest typical average wind (15.1 km/h / 9.4 mph), while September is calmest (10.2 km/h / 6.3 mph).
| Month | Baseline | Wind (avg) | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.3 km/h | 13.3 km/h | CALM |
| February | 8.3 km/h | 13.9 km/h | CALM |
| March | 8.3 km/h | 14.5 km/h | CALM |
| April | 8.3 km/h | 15.1 km/h | CALM |
| May | 8.3 km/h | 14.1 km/h | CALM |
| June | 8.3 km/h | 12.7 km/h | CALM |
| July | 8.3 km/h | 12 km/h | CALM |
| August | 8.3 km/h | 11 km/h | CALM |
| September | 8.3 km/h | 10.2 km/h | CALM |
| October | 8.3 km/h | 12 km/h | CALM |
| November | 8.3 km/h | 12.7 km/h | CALM |
| December | 8.3 km/h | 12.7 km/h | CALM |
March is windiest by P95 gust signal (59.0 km/h / 36.7 mph).
| Month | Baseline | Wind (gusts) | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 km/h | 54.7 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| February | 0 km/h | 56.2 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| March | 0 km/h | 59 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| April | 0 km/h | 58.3 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| May | 0 km/h | 55.1 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| June | 0 km/h | 50.4 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| July | 0 km/h | 45 km/h | WINDY |
| August | 0 km/h | 43.2 km/h | WINDY |
| September | 0 km/h | 43.9 km/h | WINDY |
| October | 0 km/h | 50.4 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| November | 0 km/h | 53.6 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| December | 0 km/h | 53.6 km/h | VERY WINDY |
May has the most rain days (~14.6), while August has the fewest (~9.2). Rain days count the average number of days in a month with measurable rain (about 0.1 mm or more).
| Month | Baseline | Rain Days | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7 days | 9.5 days | FREQUENT |
| February | 7 days | 9.9 days | FREQUENT |
| March | 7 days | 12.5 days | FREQUENT |
| April | 7 days | 11.8 days | FREQUENT |
| May | 7 days | 14.6 days | FREQUENT |
| June | 7 days | 12.1 days | FREQUENT |
| July | 7 days | 9.4 days | FREQUENT |
| August | 7 days | 9.2 days | FREQUENT |
| September | 7 days | 10.2 days | FREQUENT |
| October | 7 days | 9.9 days | FREQUENT |
| November | 7 days | 9.4 days | FREQUENT |
| December | 7 days | 9.2 days | FREQUENT |
May has the most heavy rain/washout risk days (~5). Heavy rain days are the average number of days likely to bring stronger downpours that can disrupt outdoor plans.
| Month | Baseline | Heavy Rain Days | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 days | 3 days | FREQUENT |
| February | 0 days | 4 days | FREQUENT |
| March | 0 days | 4 days | FREQUENT |
| April | 0 days | 4 days | FREQUENT |
| May | 0 days | 5 days | FREQUENT |
| June | 0 days | 4 days | FREQUENT |
| July | 0 days | 3 days | FREQUENT |
| August | 0 days | 3 days | FREQUENT |
| September | 0 days | 4 days | FREQUENT |
| October | 0 days | 5 days | FREQUENT |
| November | 0 days | 4 days | FREQUENT |
| December | 0 days | 3 days | FREQUENT |
August has the highest heat-risk day count (~26 days). Heat days are the average number of days that exceed our location-specific heat-risk threshold.
| Month | Baseline | Heat Days | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| February | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| March | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| April | 0 days | 1 days | LOW |
| May | 0 days | 7 days | HIGH |
| June | 0 days | 18 days | SEVERE |
| July | 0 days | 24 days | SEVERE |
| August | 0 days | 26 days | SEVERE |
| September | 0 days | 14 days | SEVERE |
| October | 0 days | 3 days | ELEVATED |
| November | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| December | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
Daylight varies from 10.2 hours in December (winter) to 14.1 hours in June (summer), which is a difference of 3.9 hours.
Northern Hemisphere seasons shape the weather patterns throughout the year. Here's what to expect in each season:
A month-by-month ranking of key weather risks and comforts for this destination, based on historical climate data.
| Ranking Goal | #1 | #2 | #3 | #4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest rain risk | Jan 3 risk days | Jul 3 risk days | Aug 3 risk days | Dec 3 risk days |
| Lowest heatwave risk | Jan 0 risk days | Feb 0 risk days | Mar 0 risk days | Nov 0 risk days |
| Lowest cold risk | May 0 risk days | Jun 0 risk days | Jul 0 risk days | Aug 0 risk days |
| Lowest wind disruption risk | Aug 43 km/h | Sep 44 km/h | Jul 45 km/h | Jun 50 km/h |
| Most comfortable evenings | Oct 77 / 100 | Apr 74 / 100 | May 62 / 100 | Nov 58 / 100 |
| Best outdoor reliability | Dec 87 / 100 | Jan 85 / 100 | Jul 66 / 100 | Aug 66 / 100 |
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Travel planning FAQ
Quick answers to the weather questions you ask the most.
The best months to visit Austin depend on your preferences. For warm weather, August is typically the warmest month. For dry conditions, July, January, February tend to have the least rainfall. Consider your priorities, and whether you prefer warmer temperatures, drier weather, or longer daylight hours.
August is typically the warmest month in Austin, with average high temperatures reaching around 35°C (95°F). This is peak summer weather, ideal for outdoor activities and sightseeing.
January is usually the coldest month, with average low temperatures dropping to around 6°C (43°F). Pack warm layers if visiting during this time, especially for evening activities.
May typically sees the most rainfall in Austin, averaging around 128mm (5.0 inches). It's wise to pack waterproof layers and have some indoor backup plans if you're visiting during this month.
July is typically the driest month, with average rainfall of just 52mm (2.0 inches). This makes it an excellent time for outdoor exploration and activities with minimal risk of rain disruption.
Temperatures in Austin range from average lows of 16°C (60°F) to highs of 26°C (79°F). This variation means you'll want to pack differently depending on when you visit, as layers are key for adapting to the seasonal changes.
Yes, sun protection is important in Austin. UV levels can reach 9 during peak months, which is considered very high. Pack sunscreen (SPF 30+), sunglasses, and a hat, especially if you'll be outdoors for extended periods.