Austin (TX) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Austin is located at the intersection of four major ecological regions. It is consequently changing from temperate to hot. It has a highly variable climate having some characteristics of the desert, the tropics, and a wetter climate.
The best time to travel to Austin in the state of Texas is from March to May and September to November. During this period you have a warm temperature and little precipitation.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Austin is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 37°C in August to a moderate 16°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 4°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Austin receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 913 mm annually. The climate in Austin shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in May, with an average of 143 mm of precipitation over 9 rainy days. In contrast, February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 31 mm of rainfall over 6 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Austin Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Austin serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 10.6 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 5.1 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Austin.
The city experiences its highest humidity in May, reaching 71%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 64%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 3 m/s to 4 m/s. It is lower in January, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December and higher in February, March and April.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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3 m/s
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4 m/s
The best time of year to visit Austin in the United States of America
During the months of March and November you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
August has an average maximum temperature of 37°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 16°C.
May tops the wettest month list with 143 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 31 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 317 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
