Austin, TX weather by month
South · Station: Camp Mabry, Austin, TX · NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
The best time to visit Austin, TX is January–April, November–December, when average daytime highs are comfortable and rainfall sits at or below the city's monthly average. Austin is hottest in August (avg high 98°F) and coolest in January (avg high 63°F). The wettest month is May (5 in) and the driest is February (1.9 in). Overall the annual mean temperature is about 70.1°F with 36.2 in of precipitation a year.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020. Data as of June 2026.
Monthly weather averages for Austin
| Month | Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | Avg precip (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63 | 42 | 2.6 |
| February | 67 | 46 | 1.9 |
| March | 73 | 52 | 2.9 |
| April | 80 | 59 | 2.4 |
| May | 87 | 67 | 5 |
| June | 93 | 73 | 3.7 |
| July | 97 | 75 | 2 |
| August | 98 | 75 | 2.7 |
| September | 91 | 70 | 3.5 |
| October | 83 | 61 | 3.9 |
| November | 72 | 51 | 2.9 |
| December | 64 | 43 | 2.7 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020. Data as of June 2026.
Best time to visit Austin
Based on the normals above, the most pleasant window is January–April, November–December. In those months daytime highs are in the mild-to-warm range and precipitation is no higher than the city's typical month, so you avoid both the peak very hot of August (when highs reach about 98°F — extreme heat — limit midday activity) and the cool, darker conditions around January (highs near 63°F). Try to avoid May if rain would spoil your plans — it is the wettest month at 5 in. Use the packing & comfort tool to check any specific month.
How Austin compares
Austin's 36.2 in of annual precipitation and 70.1°F mean temperature put it in context with other US cities. See where it ranks for warmest in January, rainiest overall and driest overall, or browse the full list of cities.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Austin?
The most comfortable time to visit Austin, TX is January–April, November–December, when average daytime highs are mild and rainfall is at or below the city's average. Austin is hottest in August (avg high 98°F) and coolest in January (avg high 63°F), per NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
What is the average temperature in Austin?
Austin's annual mean temperature is about 70.1°F. The warmest month is August (average high 98°F, low 75°F) and the coolest is January (average high 63°F, low 42°F).
How much rain does Austin get?
Austin receives about 36.2 inches of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May (5 in) and the driest is February (1.9 in).
Source
Monthly averages from the NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Camp Mabry, Austin, TX (reference values verified against the published normals). Climate normals describe a 30-year average, not a forecast; any individual year can differ. See our methodology for how "best time to visit" is derived.
Last updated: 2026-06-18