When to visit
Austin?

Discover the best time of year, based on historical climate, temperature, and precipitation.

Austin
Lone Star State · United States of America

The best weather in Austin is from March, October, November, but considering flight prices and crowds, the best months to visit are February, March, November.consistent weather climate

Climate score
June
38

Challenging climate

Hot & rainy

Temperature
23–33°C
Hot nights — A/C advised
Feels like
26–36°C
Humid
Precipitation
105mm
Heavy downpours · 10 days
Sunshine
11.3h
Partly cloudy
Humidity (%)
71%
Humid
Annual Climate Analysis
Temperature, Rain & Feels Like
Rain
Actual Temp
Feels Like
-10°10°20°30°40°50°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Tourist Crowds
Monthly visitor flow
98
High season
050100JanFebMarAprMayJun98JulAugSepOctNovDec
Monthly Overview
Score597079735938271651778171
ClimateColdMildMildHumidRainyHot & rainyHot & dryHot & rainyHot & rainyHumidMildMild
Temperature6–16°C7–18°C12–23°C15–26°C20–29°C23–33°C25–35°C25–35°C23–32°C17–28°C11–21°C8–18°C
Feels like2–13°C4–16°C10–22°C14–26°C21–31°C26–36°C28–38°C29–38°C25–35°C17–28°C10–20°C6–16°C
Precipitation74mm
8 days
81mm
10 days
83mm
10 days
133mm
11 days
194mm
15 days
105mm
10 days
62mm
6 days
118mm
8 days
103mm
10 days
113mm
9 days
84mm
9 days
87mm
8 days
Sunshine7.3h
☀︎ 70%
6.9h
☀︎ 62%
7.6h
☀︎ 63%
8.7h
☀︎ 67%
9.0h
☀︎ 66%
11.3h
☀︎ 81%
12.1h
☀︎ 87%
11.5h
☀︎ 87%
10.2h
☀︎ 82%
9.0h
☀︎ 79%
7.1h
☀︎ 67%
6.6h
☀︎ 64%
WindNW · 21 km/hSW · 22 km/hSE · 23 km/hSE · 23 km/hSE · 22 km/hSE · 19 km/hS · 20 km/hSE · 19 km/hSE · 17 km/hSE · 19 km/hSE · 19 km/hSW · 20 km/h
Humidity (%)67%69%69%69%75%71%64%62%66%63%71%71%
Day length10.4h11.1h12.0h12.9h13.7h14.1h13.9h13.2h12.3h11.4h10.6h10.2h
Tourist CrowdsLow seasonLow seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh season
Events & Festivals
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
South by Southwest (SXSW)
Austin City Limits Music Festival
Formula 1 United States Grand Prix
Austin Food + Wine Festival
Austin Trail of Lights
Pecan Street Festival
Events & Festivals
  • South by Southwest (SXSW)festivalSignature event
    March· 500k+ visitors

    This iconic festival in March transforms Austin into a global hub for music, film, and technology. Expect pleasant sprin…

  • Austin City Limits Music Festivalfestival
    October· 500k+ visitors

    Held over two weekends in October, ACL is one of the largest music festivals in the US, attracting hundreds of thousands…

  • Formula 1 United States Grand Prixsports
    October· 50k+ visitors

    Held at the Circuit of the Americas in October, this major international sporting event draws a massive global audience.…

  • Austin Food + Wine Festivalfood wine
    April· 5k+ visitors

    This April festival celebrates Austin's vibrant culinary scene with tastings, chef demos, and live music. The spring wea…

  • Austin Trail of Lightsholiday
    December· 50k+ visitors

    This beloved holiday tradition in December transforms Zilker Park into a dazzling display of millions of lights. The wea…

  • Pecan Street Festivalfestival
    September· 50k+ visitors

    One of the largest and longest-running arts and crafts festivals in Central Texas, held twice a year, including in Septe…

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Austin?

The best weather in Austin is from November, March, October, but considering flight prices and crowds, the best months to visit are February, November, March (7–28 °C).

What is the weather like in Austin?

Austin has a climate with an overall score of 5.8/10. Annual temperatures range from 6 °C to 35 °C.

What is the hottest month in Austin?

The hottest month in Austin is July, with average highs of 35 °C and lows of 25 °C.

What is the rainiest month in Austin?

The rainiest month in Austin is May, with an average of 194 mm of precipitation.

When is peak season in Austin?

Peak season in Austin is March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. This is the most popular period, with the highest tourism levels and prices.

When is shoulder season in Austin?

Austin does not have a clearly defined shoulder season based on available data.