Austin
Live music on more stages per block than the law of averages should allow, breakfast tacos with fierce personal loyalties attached, and a swimming hole in the middle of the city that stays sixty-eight degrees no matter the season.
The best time to visit Austin is Mar–May, Oct–Nov, when typical daytime highs reach about 27°C (81°F). Local time there is 15:44 (UTC-5).
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The year at a glance
March · high 23°C · rain 78mm · 11.9h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°C62°F | 86mm3.4in | 10.4h10.4h | |
| February | 17°C63°F | 73mm2.9in | 11.1h11.1h | |
| March | 23°C74°F | 78mm3.1in | 11.9h11.9h | in the recommended window |
| April | 26°C79°F | 154mm6.1in | 12.9h12.9h | in the recommended window |
| May | 30°C85°F | 198mm7.8in | 13.7h13.7h | in the recommended window |
| June | 34°C92°F | 109mm4.3in | 14.1h14.1h | |
| July | 35°C96°F | 61mm2.4in | 13.9h13.9h | |
| August | 36°C97°F | 93mm3.7in | 13.2h13.2h | |
| September | 33°C92°F | 72mm2.8in | 12.3h12.3h | |
| October | 28°C82°F | 116mm4.6in | 11.4h11.4h | in the recommended window |
| November | 21°C70°F | 85mm3.3in | 10.6h10.6h | in the recommended window |
| December | 19°C66°F | 56mm2.2in | 10.2h10.2h |
Good to know
- Currency
- USDUnited States dollar
- Language
- English
- Driving
- on the right
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When is the best time to visit Austin?
The best time to visit Austin is Mar–May, Oct–Nov, when typical daytime highs reach about 27°C (81°F).
How warm does Austin get?
Typical daytime highs in Austin are Mar–May 26°C (79°F), Jun–Aug 35°C (95°F), Sep–Nov 27°C (81°F), Dec–Feb 18°C (64°F).
Is Austin expensive?
On the ground, Austin is middling.
What sort of trip is Austin good for?
Austin is good for food and drink, beach and sun holidays, history and culture, relaxing holidays.
How rainy is Austin?
The wettest month in Austin is May at 198mm (7.8in), the driest December at 56mm (2.2in), with a monthly average of 98mm (3.9in).
What plug do I need for Austin?
Austin uses type A, B sockets at 120 V.
