Austin, TX weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
Weather in Austin now
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Austin weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Austin.
This week in Austin
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Austin
What is the weather usually like in Austin?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 98°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 42°F average low
- 36.3 inprecipitation per year · 921 mm
- 0.2 insnowfall per year · 1 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Austin: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station AUSTIN-CAMP MABRY, TX US (USW00013958), adjusted for the elevation of Austin.
Austin weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Austin through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:26 AM | 5:54 PM | 10 h 27 min |
| February | 7:09 AM | 6:20 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| March | 7:39 AM | 7:40 PM | 12 h 1 min |
| April | 7:02 AM | 7:59 PM | 12 h 57 min |
| May | 6:35 AM | 8:19 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| June | 6:27 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| July | 6:38 AM | 8:35 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| August | 6:56 AM | 8:13 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| September | 7:14 AM | 7:37 PM | 12 h 23 min |
| October | 7:32 AM | 7:01 PM | 11 h 29 min |
| November | 6:55 AM | 5:35 PM | 10 h 40 min |
| December | 7:18 AM | 5:33 PM | 10 h 14 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Austin?
Austin has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 98°F (37°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 42°F (6°C).
It gets about 36.3 inches (921 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Austin is March–April and October–November. At 489 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in Austin
What is the hottest month in Austin?
August, with an average high of 98°F (37°C).
What is the coldest month in Austin?
January, with an average low of 42°F (6°C).
How much does it rain in Austin?
About 36.3 inches (921 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Austin?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Austin?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Austin have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
What is the weather like in Austin in November?
Highs average 72°F and lows 51°F, with about 2.9 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Austin?
Around 6:55 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:35 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Austin weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Austin.
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