The best time to visit Austin for comfortable weather is March–April or October–November. NOAA's 1991–2020 normals for Austin show average highs of 73.3°F in March, 80.3°F in April, 82.5°F in October and 71.5°F in November, versus 96.6–97.8°F in July–August. May is the wettest month at 5.04 inches. Big events (SXSW in March, ACL and Formula 1 in October) can limit hotel availability.
Month-by-month climate table
| Month | Normal high | Normal low | Normal precipitation | Dated events (verified) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62.5°F | 41.8°F | 2.64 in | — |
| February | 66.5°F | 45.8°F | 1.89 in | — |
| March | 73.3°F | 52.2°F | 2.88 in | SXSW Conferences & Festivals, March 15–21, 2027 |
| April | 80.3°F | 58.9°F | 2.42 in | — |
| May | 86.9°F | 66.8°F | 5.04 in | — |
| June | 93.2°F | 72.9°F | 3.68 in | — |
| July | 96.6°F | 75.0°F | 1.96 in | — |
| August | 97.8°F | 75.1°F | 2.74 in | — |
| September | 91.4°F | 70.1°F | 3.45 in | — |
| October | 82.5°F | 60.8°F | 3.91 in | ACL Music Festival, Oct 9–11, 2026 (as listed); Formula 1 U.S. Grand Prix at COTA, Oct 22–25, 2026 |
| November | 71.5°F | 50.5°F | 2.92 in | — |
| December | 63.9°F | 43.4°F | 2.72 in | — |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Austin Camp Mabry station (USW00013958); data retrieved from the NCEI Data Service on October 11, 2026. Normals are 30-year averages; actual weather varies from year to year. Event dates are as listed by the organizers or Visit Austin on October 11, 2026 and can change.
How to choose your month
- Most comfortable (outdoors): March–April and October–November. Highs are 71.5–82.5°F and monthly rainfall is 2.42–3.91 inches.
- Hottest: June–September. Normal highs run 91.4–97.8°F and overnight lows stay in the 70s°F, so plan outdoor activities for mornings and consider swimming at Barton Springs, where the water averages 68–70°F.
- Coolest: December–February. Normal highs are 62.5–66.5°F and lows 41.8–45.8°F; bring a jacket for evenings.
- Wettest: May averages 5.04 inches of precipitation; plan indoor alternatives.
- Bats: roughly 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats roost under the Congress Avenue Bridge from late spring to early fall.
Events that change demand
SXSW Conferences & Festivals run March 15–21, 2027 in downtown Austin. The ACL Music Festival is listed for October 9–11, 2026, and the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix is listed for October 22–25, 2026 at Circuit of The Americas. This guide does not publish hotel prices; check booking sites for your dates and use the hotel cost calculator to add taxes. Event dates change — confirm with the organizers' sites linked below.
Limits of this guide
Climate normals describe typical conditions, not forecasts. Crowds and hotel prices are not part of NOAA data; we have not published price-by-month claims because we do not have a verified dataset for them. For forecasts, use the National Weather Service.