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What is the weather like in Austin, TX?
Austin, TX gets 36.3 in of precipitation a year over about 86 rainy days. August is the warmest month (average high 98°F) and January the coldest (average low 42°F).
Station: AUSTIN-CAMP MABRY, 6 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1970–2026; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Humid subtropical climate
Austin, TX has hot summers and mild winters. Daytime highs range from about 63°F in January to 98°F in August. May is usually the wettest month, and snow falls in winter. The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to March and November to December, when daytime highs sit near 68°F.
Season
Months
Avg low
Avg high
Winter
Dec–Feb
44°
64°
Spring
Mar–May
59°
80°
Summer
Jun–Aug
74°
96°
Autumn
Sep–Nov
60°
82°
How much rain does Austin get?
Austin gets 36.3 in of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 86 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 52% of the US.
May is the wettest month, with 5.0 in. February is the driest, with 1.9 in. March has the most rainy days, about 9.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 51 days, to August 17, 2022.
From September 2025 to August 2026 Austin got 29.3 in of rain, against a normal of 36.3 in for those months. April 2026 had the most, with 7.1 in.
Monthly rainfall, September 2025 to August 2026, in inches. The dash on each month marks its 1991–2020 normal.
Rarely. The reporting station for Austin averages under 0.5 in of snow a season.
The snowiest winter on record is 1984–85, with 8.7 in.
The most recent measurable snow at the station fell on January 25, 2026.
From September 2025 to August 2026 the station measured 0.6 in of snow, against a normal of 0.2 in for those months. January 2026 had the most, with 0.6 in.
Monthly snowfall at AUSTIN-CAMP MABRY, September 2025 to August 2026, in inches. The dash on each month marks its 1991–2020 normal.
In January, Austin averages a high of 63°F and a low of 42°F. It gets 2.6 in of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 53% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 90°F (1971) and the record low is 11°F (1982). January is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Austin weather in February
In February, Austin averages a high of 67°F and a low of 46°F. It gets 1.9 in of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 46% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 99°F (1996) and the record low is 7°F (2021). February is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Austin weather in March
In March, Austin averages a high of 73°F and a low of 52°F. It gets 2.9 in of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 39% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 98°F (1971) and the record low is 19°F (1980). March is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Austin weather in April
In April, Austin averages a high of 80°F and a low of 59°F. It gets 2.4 in of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 40% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 99°F (2006) and the record low is 34°F (2007).
Austin weather in May
In May, Austin averages a high of 87°F and a low of 67°F. It gets 5.0 in of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 36% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 102°F (1998) and the record low is 44°F (2013).
Austin weather in June
In June, Austin averages a high of 93°F and a low of 73°F. It gets 3.7 in of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 54% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 109°F (2012) and the record low is 53°F (1970).
Austin weather in July
In July, Austin averages a high of 97°F and a low of 75°F. It gets 2.0 in of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 48% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 110°F (2022) and the record low is 63°F (2019).
Austin weather in August
In August, Austin averages a high of 98°F and a low of 75°F. It gets 2.7 in of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 54% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 112°F (2011) and the record low is 62°F (2004).
Austin weather in September
In September, Austin averages a high of 91°F and a low of 70°F. It gets 3.5 in of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 60% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 112°F (2000) and the record low is 48°F (1984).
Austin weather in October
In October, Austin averages a high of 82°F and a low of 61°F. It gets 3.9 in of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 60% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 101°F (2024) and the record low is 30°F (1993).
Austin weather in November
In November, Austin averages a high of 71°F and a low of 51°F. It gets 2.9 in of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 49% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 93°F (2025) and the record low is 20°F (1976). November is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Austin weather in December
In December, Austin averages a high of 64°F and a low of 43°F. It gets 2.7 in of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 49% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 89°F (2024) and the record low is 4°F (1989). December is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Austin
September is the sunniest month in Austin, with estimated sunshine of 60% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. May is the cloudiest, at 36%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 49% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Austin is sunnier than 59% of the US.
Humidity peaks in May at 70% and is lowest in August at 55%.
Wind averages 6 mph over the year, and March is the windiest month at 7 mph.
Austin has about 119 days a year above 90°F. Austin is hotter than 97% of the US.
The first fall freeze in Austin typically comes around December 4, and the last spring freeze around February 19. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 288 days.
Austin weather records
These records cover AUSTIN-CAMP MABRY during 1970–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Austin station is 112°F, on September 5, 2000. The coldest is 4°F, on December 23, 1989.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 7.5 in of precipitation, on November 15, 2001.
32 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.8°F per decade since 1970.
The best time to visit Austin
The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to March and November to December, when daytime highs sit near 68°F.
Winter (December–February) is mild, with average highs around 64°F and lows near 44°F. Snow is possible.
Spring (March–May) is warm, with average highs around 80°F and lows near 59°F.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 96°F and lows near 74°F.
Autumn (September–November) is warm, with average highs around 82°F and lows near 60°F.
Austin climate questions
How much rain does Austin get?
Austin gets 36.3 in of precipitation in an average year, over about 86 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Austin?
May is the wettest month in Austin, with 5.0 in. February is the driest, with 1.9 in.
How many rainy days does Austin have a year?
Austin has about 86 days with measurable rain in an average year. March has the most, about 9.
Does it snow in Austin?
Rarely. The reporting station for Austin averages under 0.5 in of snow a season. The snowiest winter on record is 1984–85, with 8.7 in.
What is the hottest month in Austin?
August is the warmest month in Austin, with an average high of 98°F.
What is the coldest month in Austin?
January is the coldest month in Austin, with an average low of 42°F.
What is the record high temperature in Austin?
Within the available 1970–2026 station history, the record high at the Austin station is 112°F, set on September 5, 2000. The record low is 4°F, on December 23, 1989.
What is the sunniest month in Austin?
September is the sunniest month in Austin, with estimated sunshine of 60% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. May is the cloudiest.
When is the first frost in Austin?
The first fall freeze in Austin typically comes around December 4. The last spring freeze is around February 19.
What is the best time to visit Austin?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to March and November to December, when daytime highs sit near 68°F.
