Climate in Austin, Texas: Monthly Weather Averages
Austin sits at 670 feet above sea level, and its climate, as recorded at the Austin-Camp Mabry, TX station, runs to a yearly mean of 70.0°F. The warmest month is August, averaging 86.5°F with typical highs of 97.8°F; the coldest is January, averaging 52.2°F with lows around 41.8°F. Across a normal year the city receives 36.2 in of precipitation and 0.2 in of snow. The full month-by-month picture below comes from the official 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals — the 30-year averages the National Weather Service itself uses — so it describes the Austin climate you should actually plan around, whether you are timing a visit, weighing a move, or just settling an argument about which month is best.
Austin climate month by month
The table below is the complete 1991–2020 normals profile for Austin: average high, average low and mean temperature, rainfall, and snowfall for every month. Read down the Mean column to feel the year's rhythm — Austin's temperature range runs from 52.2°F in January to 86.5°F in August.
| Month | Avg High (°F) | Avg Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62.5 | 41.8 | 52.2 | 2.64 | 0.0 |
| February | 66.5 | 45.8 | 56.1 | 1.89 | 0.2 |
| March | 73.3 | 52.2 | 62.8 | 2.88 | 0.0 |
| April | 80.3 | 58.9 | 69.6 | 2.42 | 0.0 |
| May | 86.9 | 66.8 | 76.8 | 5.04 | 0.0 |
| June | 93.2 | 72.9 | 83.0 | 3.68 | 0.0 |
| July | 96.6 | 75.0 | 85.8 | 1.96 | 0.0 |
| August | 97.8 | 75.1 | 86.5 | 2.74 | 0.0 |
| September | 91.4 | 70.1 | 80.8 | 3.45 | 0.0 |
| October | 82.5 | 60.8 | 71.6 | 3.91 | 0.0 |
| November | 71.5 | 50.5 | 61.0 | 2.92 | 0.0 |
| December | 63.9 | 43.4 | 53.6 | 2.72 | 0.0 |
| Year | 80.5 | 59.4 | 70.0 | 36.25 | 0.2 |
How to read the colors:below freezingcoldcoolmildwarmhot. Bands are colored by each cell's own temperature, so a whole year reads at a glance.
Austin through the seasons
Winter in Austin averages highs of 62.5–66.5°F and lows of 41.8–45.8°F, a seasonal mean of 54.0°F. The three months together bring 7.2 in of precipitation — about 20% of the city's yearly total — with December the wettest of the three at 2.72 in. Snowfall averages 0.2 in over the season, most of it in February (0.2 in). Winters here are cool rather than harsh: chilly mornings, mild afternoons, and only occasional brushes with freezing weather.
Spring in Austin averages highs of 73.3–86.9°F and lows of 52.2–66.8°F, a seasonal mean of 69.7°F. The three months together bring 10.3 in of precipitation — about 29% of the city's yearly total — with May the wettest of the three at 5.04 in. The season is a transition: the average temperature climbs 14.0°F from March to May, and by late spring Austin is firmly into warm territory, with May rainfall of 5.04 in to plan around.
Summer in Austin averages highs of 93.2–97.8°F and lows of 72.9–75.1°F, a seasonal mean of 85.1°F. The three months together bring 8.4 in of precipitation — about 23% of the city's yearly total — with June the wettest of the three at 3.68 in. Summers are hot in the classic sense — most afternoons reach the 90s, and shade, water, and air conditioning shape the daily routine.
Fall in Austin averages highs of 71.5–91.4°F and lows of 50.5–70.1°F, a seasonal mean of 71.1°F. The three months together bring 10.3 in of precipitation — about 28% of the city's yearly total — with October the wettest of the three at 3.91 in. Temperatures ease off through the season — the monthly mean drops 19.8°F from September to November — and fall is when Austin's weather turns cooler and wetter, while nights stay mostly frost-free into December.
Best and worst months to visit Austin
Ranking every month by its normals — mild mean temperatures score best, heavy rain and snow count against — the most comfortable months to visit Austin are:
MarchAprilOctober
March leads the list: average highs of 73.3°F, lows of 52.2°F, and 2.88 in of rain, with snow a non-factor at 0.0 in. The other picks, April and October, offer the same balance in Austin's shoulder seasons. At the other end, January is usually the month to avoid — the least comfortable mix of temperature and rainfall, with a mean temperature of 52.2°F and 2.64 in of precipitation.
How Austin compares
Across the 114 cities in our dataset, the typical city averages 57.8°F for the year and 35.7 in of precipitation. Austin runs 12.2°F warmer than that typical city and wetter by 0.6 in a year, ranking #17 of 114 for annual warmth and #65 of 114 for precipitation (wettest first). Its year-round temperature swing — warmest month minus coldest — is 34.3°F, which puts it in the moderate, clearly seasonal camp.
Within Texas, Austin is #4 of 9 for warmth of the cities we track. See the Texas climate overview for the full state comparison, including Brownsville (warmest, 76.2°F yearly mean) and Amarillo (coolest, 58.7°F).
Planning notes for Austin
For anyone relocating: average lows never drop below freezing in any month, so hard freezes are events, not seasons; 4 months average highs of 90°F or more, making air conditioning a core cost of summer life; days and nights differ by 21.1°F on average — a big desert-style swing that rewards dressing in layers year-round; 6 months of the year average between 55°F and 80°F, the band most people find comfortable without heating or cooling. Those four facts, all straight from the normals table above, shape everything from a Austin wardrobe to its utility bills.
Austin climate FAQ
What is the warmest month in Austin?
August is the warmest month in Austin, with a mean temperature of 86.5°F, average highs of 97.8°F and average lows of 75.1°F (1991–2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Austin?
January is the coldest month, averaging 52.2°F, with highs of 62.5°F and lows of 41.8°F.
How much rain does Austin get in a year?
Austin averages 36.25 in of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May (5.04 in) and the driest is February (1.89 in).
When is the best time of year to visit Austin?
By the normals, the most comfortable months are March, April, October — mild average temperatures with moderate rainfall. January is typically the least comfortable month.
How much snow does Austin get?
Austin averages 0.2 in of snow a year, with February the snowiest month at 0.2 in on average.
Source: 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) — ncei.noaa.gov. Station: Austin-Camp Mabry, TX (USW00013958), elevation 670 ft. Figures checked October 2026.