Measured, not vibes
Best Time to Visit Austin
By measured weather comfort, the top months for Austin are November, March, December — and RouteVerdict's editorial pick, which also weighs crowds and prices, is March, April, May, October, November. The table below is computed from ERA5 reanalysis data for 2020–2024, measured at Austin (149 m elevation).
Month by month
Austin weather and comfort, 2020–2024
| Month | Avg high | Wet days | Comfort | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17.3°C / 63°F | 7.3 | 70 | Shoulder |
| February | 18.2°C / 65°F | 7.3 | 74 | Shoulder |
| March | 24.4°C / 76°F | 9.2 | 81 | Best |
| April | 26.8°C / 80°F | 11.5 | 70 | |
| May | 30.1°C / 86°F | 13 | 54 | |
| June | 33.8°C / 93°F | 8.7 | 40 | |
| July | 35.2°C / 95°F | 8.2 | 33 | |
| August | 36.2°C / 97°F | 8.7 | 28 | |
| September | 32.7°C / 91°F | 7.5 | 48 | |
| October | 28.7°C / 84°F | 6.8 | 71 | |
| November | 22°C / 72°F | 8 | 84 | Best |
| December | 19.5°C / 67°F | 7.2 | 79 | Best |
Comfort is RouteVerdict's 0–100 score: 100·exp(−(high−23)²/162) × (1 − min(0.35, wet days × 0.02)). The full method is on the methodology page. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (ERA5, CC BY 4.0), 2020–2024 normals. Wet day = ≥1 mm precipitation.
What the seasons are actually like
Traveling to Austin month by month
Austin's comfort score peaks in November at 83.5, with an average high of 22°C and 8 wet days, just ahead of March's 80.6 and December's 79.4. Summer is severe: August averages 36.2°C, the hottest month, with comfort collapsing to just 28.2 — the lowest of the year. July isn't far behind at 35.2°C and a comfort score of 33.4. RouteVerdict's editorial pick spans March through May and October through November, bracketing the brutal Texas summer entirely.
FAQ
Austin timing questions
What is the best month to visit Austin?
By measured weather comfort (ERA5 2020–2024), the top months are November, March, and December, with November scoring highest. RouteVerdict's editorial pick is March, April, May, October, and November, which also weighs crowds, prices, and events.
What is the hottest month in Austin?
August, with an average daily high of 36.2°C (97°F).
What is the rainiest month in Austin?
May, averaging 13 days with at least 1 mm of precipitation.
When is shoulder season in Austin?
February and January — the best-scoring months outside both the measured top three and RouteVerdict's editorial peak-season pick.
How hot does Austin get in summer?
August averages 36.2°C, the hottest month, with comfort collapsing to just 28.2 — the lowest of the year. July is close behind at 35.2°C and a comfort score of 33.4.
What is Austin's single best month for weather?
November, with an average high of 22°C, 8 wet days, and a comfort score of 83.5 — the highest measured for any month.