When to go to Austin?
Queuing for Franklin Barbecue is part of the ritual: brisket smoked overnight, sold until it runs out. Sixth Street supplies live music every night of the week, and considerably more of it in March when SXSW arrives. Between sets, Lady Bird Lake offers a paddle and a shaded trail, with the pink granite dome of the Texas Capitol above.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in Austin, aim for June to October.
See also: Where to go in June? · Where to go in July? · Where to go in August? · Where to go in September?
Month-by-month weather in Austin
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.4 | 92 | 10 | 58 |
| February | 7.7 | 70 | 12 | 61 |
| March | 8.1 | 77 | 17 | 64 |
| April | 8.4 | 152 | 21 | 60 |
| May | 9.3 | 175 | 25 | 64 |
| June | 11.6 | 89 | 29 | 83 |
| July | 12.1 | 46 | 31 | 88 |
| August | 11.6 | 88 | 31 | 84 |
| September | 10.8 | 69 | 28 | 83 |
| October | 9.5 | 93 | 23 | 73 |
| November | 7.1 | 90 | 16 | 59 |
| December | 6.7 | 56 | 13 | 60 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Austin, the sunniest month is July, and the driest is July (about 46 mm). Temperatures peak in August (about 31°C). Over the year, an average of 1,097 mm of rain falls, and 5 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Austin?
- Texas Capitol
- Live music (6th Street, SXSW in March)
- Lady Bird Lake
- Franklin Barbecue (legendary barbecue)
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