Climate in Austin — Annual Weather Overview
Austin has a subtropical climate — hot summers, mild winters, rainfall spread throughout the year. The hottest month is August (average high 36.2°C) and the coolest is February (16.9°C). The seasons are strongly defined — a 19.3°C swing between August highs and February lows. Annual rainfall totals around 1242mm. May is the wettest month at 196.2mm, while July averages just 67.1mm. Average daily sunshine is 9.0 hours.
**Spring (March, April, May):** average highs 26.6°C, 425mm rain. **Summer (June, July, August):** average highs 35.2°C, 284mm rain. **Autumn (September, October, November):** average highs 27.1°C, 300mm rain. **Winter (December, January, February):** average highs 17.8°C, 234mm rain.
Austin — Monthly Temperatures
Austin — Monthly Rainfall
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Austin weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17.4°C | 6.7°C | 86.3mm | 7.3h | 8 | 10/10 |
| February | 16.9°C | 5.1°C | 79.4mm | 7.2h | 10 | 10/10 |
| March | 23.8°C | 12.5°C | 86.5mm | 7.7h | 12 | 10/10 |
| April | 26.3°C | 15.3°C | 141.9mm | 8.4h | 13 | 9/10 |
| May | 29.8°C | 19.8°C | 196.2mm | 9.5h | 14 | 9/10 |
| June | 33.9°C | 23.4°C | 96.8mm | 11.2h | 9 | 10/10 |
| July | 35.6°C | 25.1°C | 67.1mm | 11.8h | 8 | 8/10 |
| August | 36.2°C | 25.4°C | 119.7mm | 11.5h | 10 | 7/10 |
| September | 32.7°C | 22.5°C | 93.2mm | 10.3h | 8 | 10/10 |
| October | 27.7°C | 16.8°C | 117.2mm | 9.1h | 9 | 9/10 |
| November | 21.0°C | 11.3°C | 90.1mm | 7.2h | 9 | 10/10 |
| December | 19.0°C | 8.7°C | 68.1mm | 6.8h | 8 | 10/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Austin have?
Austin has a subtropical climate — hot summers, mild winters, rainfall spread throughout the year. Average highs range from 16.9°C in February to 36.2°C in August.
What is the hottest month in Austin?
August is the hottest month in Austin, with average highs of 36.2°C and lows of 25.4°C.
What is the coldest month in Austin?
February is the coolest month, with average highs of 16.9°C and lows of 5.1°C.
What is the wettest month in Austin?
May is the wettest month, averaging 196.2mm of rainfall over around 14 rainy days.
How much rain does Austin get per year?
Austin receives around 1242mm of rain per year. The driest month is July (67.1mm).
When is the best time to visit Austin?
The best time to visit Austin is All year. See the full month-by-month guide →
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