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Austin Weather by Month
These are climate averages, not a forecast. Station Austin-Camp Mabry (USW00013958), 2.9 miles from downtown, elevation 670 ft.
Austin's warmest month is August (avg high 97.8°F), coldest is January (avg low 41.8°F) and wettest is May (5.04 in), per NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
- Warmest high August 97.8°F
- Coldest low January 41.8°F
- Wettest month May 5.04 in
- Year of rain 12 months 36.25 in
Monthly Averages
Austin's 12 monthly precipitation normals add up to 36.25 inches a year.
February is the driest month, with a precipitation normal of 1.89 inches.
February is the only month with a snowfall normal above 0.1 inch, at 0.2 inches.
Austin averages 85.8 days a year with at least 0.01 inch of precipitation.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precipitation | Days ≥ 0.01 in | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62.5°F | 41.8°F | 2.64 in | 7.6 | 0.0 in |
| February | 66.5°F | 45.8°F | 1.89 in | 7.7 | 0.2 in |
| March | 73.3°F | 52.2°F | 2.88 in | 8.9 | 0.0 in |
| April | 80.3°F | 58.9°F | 2.42 in | 7.1 | 0.0 in |
| May | 86.9°F | 66.8°F | 5.04 in | 8.9 | 0.0 in |
| June | 93.2°F | 72.9°F | 3.68 in | 7.4 | 0.0 in |
| July | 96.6°F | 75.0°F | 1.96 in | 4.9 | 0.0 in |
| August | 97.8°F | 75.1°F | 2.74 in | 4.8 | 0.0 in |
| September | 91.4°F | 70.1°F | 3.45 in | 7.1 | 0.0 in |
| October | 82.5°F | 60.8°F | 3.91 in | 7.0 | 0.0 in |
| November | 71.5°F | 50.5°F | 2.92 in | 6.9 | 0.0 in |
| December | 63.9°F | 43.4°F | 2.72 in | 7.5 | 0.0 in |
Warmest, Coldest and Wettest Months
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 97.8°F.
The coldest month is January, with an average low of 41.8°F.
The wettest month is May, at 5.04 inches of precipitation over about 8.9 days.
In Austin, four months (June, July, August and September) have an average high of at least 90°F.
The range from the lowest average low to the highest average high in Austin is 56.0°F.
In August, the average high in Austin is 22.7°F above the average low.
Best Months to Visit Austin for Weather
February, March, April and November meet the weather rule on this page: an average high from 65 to 85°F and precipitation below 3.02 inches.
The rule keeps a month when the average high is from 65 to 85°F and precipitation is below 3.02 inches, the mean of the twelve monthly precipitation normals.
- February · 66.5°F
- March · 73.3°F
- April · 80.3°F
- November · 71.5°F
Nearby cities
Houston is the closest other city on this site, 139.8 miles away. Its July average high is 94.5°F, 2.1°F cooler than Austin.
About This Data
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020. Station: AUSTIN-CAMP MABRY (USW00013958), 2.9 mi from downtown, elevation 670 ft. Climate normals are 30-year averages, not forecasts. MonthSky is not affiliated with NOAA.
Palecki, Michael; Durre, Imke; Applequist, Scott; Arguez, Anthony; Lawrimore, Jay (2021). U.S. Climate Normals 2020: U.S. Monthly Climate Normals (1991-2020). NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://doi.org/10.25921/wck8-er13. Accessed 2026-10-21.
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U.S. Monthly Climate Normals (1991-2020) dataset
NCEI dataset landing page for the monthly normals
FAQ
What is the hottest month in Austin?
August is the warmest, with an average high of 97.8°F.
What is the wettest month in Austin?
May is the wettest, at 5.04 inches over about 8.9 days.
How many rainy days does Austin get a year?
The monthly counts of days with at least 0.01 inch of precipitation add up to 85.8 days.
When is the best time to visit Austin for weather?
February, March, April and November meet the rule used on this page: average high from 65 to 85°F and precipitation below the monthly mean of 3.02 inches.