Austin · Month comparison
February vs April
April ranks #2 overall vs February at #4. Austin's best weather month — warm, green, and post-SXSW calm.
February
#4 of 12 months
Best match
The last quiet month before SXSW transforms the city — warm afternoons, good value.
- ↑16°C highs: warm enough for outdoor dining and kayaking the Colorado River without crowds
- ↑SXSW anticipation builds — music venues showcase emerging artists in unofficial pre-shows
April
#2 of 12 months
Best match
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
| Factor | February | April |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 7 | 9 |
| Value score | 7 | 5 |
| Crowd score | 7 | 5 |
| Events score | 6 | 7 |
| Atmosphere | 7 | 9 |
| Avg high temp | 16°C | 26°C |
| Monthly rain | 99mm | 117mm |
| Daily sunshine | 6.5hrs | 7hrs |
February trade-offs
- ↓Occasional cold fronts can drop temperatures sharply — Austin weather is unpredictable
- ↓Little in the way of headline events until SXSW week
- ↓Some outdoor venues and food trucks keep reduced winter hours
April trade-offs
- ↓Occasional spring thunderstorms can be intense — 65mm across the month with heavy bursts
- ↓Still moderately busy post-SXSW: accommodation not cheap, advance booking needed
- ↓Allergies significant: Austin's cedar and oak pollen season peaks in spring
Scores compare months within Austin. Climate data: Open Meteo ERA5 30-year normals (1991–2020). Methodology →