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Best time to visit Austin
Month-by-month weather, crowds, prices, and festival calendar — so you know exactly when to book.
Best time to visit Austin, United States
Month-by-month breakdown of weather, crowds, prices, and seasonal highlights.
| Month | Score | Weather | Crowds | Prices | Highlights |
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| January | 8-18°C, mild and often sunny with occasional cold fronts | low | low |
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| February | 10-20°C, pleasant with increasing sunshine | low | low |
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| March | 13-24°C, warm and sunny, ideal for exploring | peak | peak |
⚠ Book accommodations and flights months in advance for SXSW. | |
| April | 16-27°C, warm and mostly sunny | high | high |
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| May | 20-30°C, hot and humid with increasing chances of thunderstorms | moderate | moderate |
⚠ Heat and humidity can be intense. | |
| June | 23-34°C, very hot and humid with scattered thunderstorms | moderate | moderate |
⚠ Extreme heat is common. | |
| July | 25-36°C, extremely hot and humid, often with little relief | moderate | moderate |
⚠ Considered one of the hottest months; outdoor activities are challenging. | |
| August | 25-37°C, oppressive heat and humidity persist | moderate | moderate |
⚠ The peak of the Texas summer heat; high risk of heat-related illness. | |
| September | 22-33°C, still hot and humid, but with a slight decrease in intensity | moderate | moderate |
⚠ Can still experience very hot days and humidity. | |
| October | 16-28°C, warm days, cool nights, and generally dry | high | high |
⚠ ACL can significantly increase crowds and prices; book well in advance. | |
| November | 10-21°C, crisp and pleasant, with sunny days | moderate | moderate |
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| December | 8-18°C, cool and often sunny, with a chance of cold snaps | moderate | moderate |
⚠ Christmas light displays are a major draw. |
Annual events worth timing your trip around
A massive convergence of film, interactive media, and music festivals and conferences.
A two-weekend music festival featuring a diverse lineup of genres on Zilker Park's stages.
Witness North America's largest urban bat colony emerge from under the Congress Avenue Bridge at dusk.
One of the nation's premier literary festivals, held annually in downtown Austin.
A 10-day celebration of German heritage in nearby New Braunfels, a popular day trip from Austin.
Celebration of the Hindu festival of lights with music, dance, food, and cultural performances.
Insider timing tips
- •The shoulder seasons of March-April and October are ideal for weather, but coincide with major festivals (SXSW, ACL) that drive up prices and crowds significantly.
- •Summer (June-August) is intensely hot and humid, making outdoor activities uncomfortable during peak daylight hours. Focus on indoor attractions and water activities.
- •While Austin is known for live music year-round, the spring and fall festivals draw international attention and can make booking accommodations difficult if not planned far in advance.
- •The period immediately after SXSW (late March/early April) can offer a brief window of slightly lower crowds before the spring wildflower season and warmer weather fully take hold.
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