Austin Climate by Month
Austin, Texas, United States
Very hot summers and cool winters, with rain spread through the year.
Very hot summers and cool winters, with rain spread through the year: that's Austin's climate in short. Afternoon highs range from 62°F (17°C) in January to 97°F (36°C) in August, and January nights average 41°F (5°C). About 34 in (869 mm) of rain falls in a typical year, with no clear rainy season.
- Warmest month
- 97°F(36°C)
- Average high, August
- Coldest nights
- 41°F(5°C)
- Average low, January
- Rain per year
- 34 in(869 mm)
- No clear rainy season
- Humidity
- 63%
- Sunniest: July
Best and worst months in Austin
Best for weatherThe most comfortable weather comes in March, with highs around 73°F (23°C) and about 1.9 in (49 mm) of rain a month.
Least pleasantJune and August are the least pleasant; August is the hottest, with highs of 97°F (36°C).
Comfort combines how close the afternoon high is to 75°F (24°C) with how much rain falls and how humid it is. See where the weather is best in March.
Temperature and rain through the year
Highs and lows (°F)
Average highAverage low
Rain (in per month)
Austin weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanJanuary | 62°F(17°C) | 41°F(5°C) | 2.1 in(54 mm) | 61% | 2.7 |
| FebFebruary | 66°F(19°C) | 45°F(7°C) | 2.3 in(58 mm) | 66% | 3.2 |
| MarMarchBest | 73°F(23°C) | 51°F(11°C) | 1.9 in(49 mm) | 63% | 4.1 |
| AprApril | 80°F(27°C) | 58°F(14°C) | 2.3 in(59 mm) | 66% | 5.4 |
| MayMay | 87°F(30°C) | 66°F(19°C) | 4.5 in(115 mm) | 67% | 5.7 |
| JunJune | 93°F(34°C) | 73°F(23°C) | 4.3 in(109 mm) | 66% | 6.4 |
| JulJuly | 96°F(36°C) | 75°F(24°C) | 2.1 in(54 mm) | 60% | 6.7 |
| AugAugust | 97°F(36°C) | 75°F(24°C) | 2.3 in(59 mm) | 57% | 6.2 |
| SepSeptember | 91°F(33°C) | 69°F(21°C) | 3.6 in(92 mm) | 60% | 5.2 |
| OctOctober | 83°F(28°C) | 60°F(16°C) | 3.5 in(89 mm) | 61% | 4.0 |
| NovNovember | 71°F(22°C) | 49°F(10°C) | 2.8 in(72 mm) | 67% | 2.9 |
| DecDecember | 63°F(17°C) | 42°F(6°C) | 2.3 in(59 mm) | 66% | 2.5 |
1991–2020 averages. Sun is solar radiation in kWh/m² per day. Highlighted: the most comfortable months.
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