October in Austin is warm and pleasant: NOAA's 1991–2020 normals give an average high of 82.5°F, a low of 60.8°F and 3.91 inches of precipitation at Camp Mabry. The ACL Music Festival is listed for October 9–11, 2026 and the Formula 1 U.S. Grand Prix for October 22–25, 2026. This page is a dated monthly snapshot, reviewed October 11, 2026 — it is not live weather or a live events feed.
Austin this month
A dated monthly snapshot of Austin weather normals and verified event dates.
This month at a glance
| Topic | Detail |
|---|---|
| Normal high / low | 82.5°F / 60.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020, Camp Mabry) |
| Normal precipitation | 3.91 inches |
| Dated events | ACL Music Festival, Oct 9–11, 2026; Formula 1 U.S. Grand Prix at COTA, Oct 22–25, 2026 |
| Bats | Congress Avenue Bridge bats are present from late spring to early fall (Visit Austin); viewing is best after sunset |
| Coming up | SXSW Conferences & Festivals, March 15–21, 2027 |
For a live forecast use the National Weather Service. For current event details use the organizers' sites on the events page.
How this page is maintained
We update this page monthly with NOAA normals for the new month and any newly verified dates; the last review was October 11, 2026. Between reviews it may be out of date — confirm times and dates with official sources.
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Is this page updated daily?
No. It is a monthly snapshot reviewed on the date shown. It does not contain live weather or live event feeds.
Where do the events come from?
From official event sites and Visit Austin's listings, read on the review date. See the events page for sources.
What should I wear in October?
NOAA's normals suggest warm afternoons (about 82.5°F) and cooler nights (about 60.8°F); bring layers and check the forecast.
Sources
Facts on this page were read from the sources below on October 11, 2026. Hours, fares, prices and event dates change — confirm with the source before you travel. How we research and update.
- U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, Austin Camp Mabry (USW00013958) — NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
- Events in Austin — Visit Austin
- Austin City Limits Music Festival — ACL Music Festival
- Circuit of The Americas — COTA
- South By Southwest 2027 dates — SXSW
- Bat watching in Austin — Visit Austin