Best time to visit Austin
The best months to visit Austin are March, November and April, based on month-by-month temperature and rainfall data. The full year of weather, daylight, holidays, and festival timing is below.
March, November and April score best for Austin weather:
- March22° / 11°CMarch is prime spring, with SXSW taking over Downtown, East Austin, Red River, and hotel pricing.
- April26° / 15°CApril is warm and strong for Barton Springs, South Congress, and Hill Country bluebonnet drives.
- November21° / 11°CNovember is comfortable for the Capitol, UT campus, barbecue day trips, and lake trails before holiday travel.
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By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026
Austin weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain (mm) | Rainy days | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17° | 6° | 58 | 11 | 10h |
| February | 18° | 7° | 58 | 12 | 11h |
| MarchBest weather | 22° | 11° | 73 | 15 | 12h |
| AprilBest weather | 26° | 15° | 86 | 14 | 13h |
| May | 30° | 20° | 112 | 17 | 14h |
| June | 33° | 23° | 72 | 15 | 14h |
| July | 35° | 24° | 46 | 13 | 14h |
| August | 36° | 24° | 63 | 13 | 13h |
| September | 32° | 21° | 72 | 13 | 12h |
| October | 27° | 16° | 90 | 12 | 11h |
| NovemberBest weather | 21° | 11° | 74 | 11 | 10h |
| December | 17° | 7° | 63 | 11 | 10h |
Temperatures in °C. Long-term monthly averages.
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Austin month by month
January
Austin in January: 16.6°C high, 5.7°C low, 57.5mm rain over 11 days, 10.2h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
Lunar New Year Festival · Austin Jewish Film Festival
February
Austin in February: 18.3°C high, 7.4°C low, 57.7mm rain over 12 days, 10.9h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
Lunar New Year Festival
MarchBest weather
Austin in March: 22.4°C high, 11.4°C low, 72.5mm rain over 15 days, 11.8h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
ABC Kite Festival · South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Festival · Wildflower Center Art and Artisans Festival
AprilBest weather
Austin in April: 26.2°C high, 15.1°C low, 85.5mm rain over 14 days, 12.7h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Festival · Wildflower Center Art and Artisans Festival · Texas Round-Up & Street Festival
May
Austin in May: 29.9°C high, 19.7°C low, 112.2mm rain over 17 days, 13.5h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Festival · Wildflower Center Art and Artisans Festival
June
Austin in June: 33.4°C high, 23.1°C low, 71.5mm rain over 15 days, 13.9h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
July
Austin in July: 35.2°C high, 24.1°C low, 45.8mm rain over 13 days, 13.8h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
August
Austin in August: 35.7°C high, 24.3°C low, 62.5mm rain over 13 days, 13.1h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
Austin Bamboo Festival
September
Austin in September: 32.3°C high, 21.3°C low, 71.8mm rain over 13 days, 12.2h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
Old Pecan Street Festival · Austin Gay Pride · All Genders, Lifestyles, and Identities Film Festival
October
Austin in October: 27.3°C high, 16.1°C low, 90.4mm rain over 12 days, 11.2h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
Austin City Limits Festival · Texas Book Festival · Austin Film Festival
NovemberBest weather
Austin in November: 21.3°C high, 10.7°C low, 73.6mm rain over 11 days, 10.4h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
Lone Star Vegetarian Chili Cook-Off
December
Austin in December: 17.4°C high, 6.7°C low, 62.8mm rain over 11 days, 10.1h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
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