Best time to visit Austin for good weather
When is the best weather in Austin? Monthly breakdown of temperature, rainfall, and sunshine hours — ranked by what actually matters for your trip.
Best month
April
Austin's best weather month — warm, green, and post-SXSW calm.
↑26°C and sunny: Barton Springs Pool opens in earnest, kayaking Lady Bird Lake ideal
↑East Austin taco trucks and food trucks at full swing; Rainey Street patios packed but manageable
↑Austin360 Amphitheater outdoor concert season begins — excellent lineups at reasonable prices
All months ranked — Good weather
Best match
Austin's best weather month — warm, green, and post-SXSW calm.
#1 for good weather
Best match
Austin's finest month — ACL Festival plus Formula 1 Grand Prix in perfect 26°C weather.
#2 for good weather
Best match
SXSW month — 400,000 visitors, the world's best emerging music, and hotel rates to match.
#3 for good weather
Best match
The last quiet month before SXSW transforms the city — warm afternoons, good value.
#4 for good weather
Best match
Post-festival calm — excellent weather, decent prices, Austin at its most everyday.
#5 for good weather
Strong option
Mild Texas winter — live music on 6th Street with none of the festival crowds.
#6 for good weather
Strong option
Mild Texas Christmas — holiday lights on 6th Street, quiet enough to enjoy it.
#7 for good weather
Strong option
Cooling begins — the city starts breathing again ahead of the October festival rush.
#8 for good weather
Strong option
35°C and sunny — Barton Springs and the river are salvation; midday outdoors is optional.
#9 for good weather
Worth considering
Warm and lush — Barton Springs season in full swing before the summer heat arrives.
#10 for good weather
Worth considering
Oppressive 37°C heat — Austin life moves between air-conditioned venues and pools.
#11 for good weather
Worth considering
Austin's hottest month — 38°C peak; avoid if heat is a concern.
#12 for good weather