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Austin weather in August (Texas, United States of America)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Austin this August? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In August, Austin typically experiences extremely high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Experience the summer season in August. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 37°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 24°C. Known for its high temperatures, this month is the warmest of the year. Dress accordingly to stay comfortable and make the most of the weather.

Precipitation

Austin in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 42 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 6 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 298 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Austin. March, April and November generally stand out with the best circumstances. While August tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Austin climate page with graphs.

 

Austin, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 24°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 37°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 19%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 42 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 6 days  
HumidityHumidity 64%  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 298 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 73%  

Where to go in the United States of America in August

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
10/10
Camping
10/10

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