Monthly Guides to Austin

Plan the perfect visit or move with our month-by-month guide to weather, events, and activities

January

62°F High55°F Water
lowbudget pricing

Start the year in Austin with mild winter weather, quieter attractions, and great deals on dining and entertainment.

Mild hiking weatherUncrowded attractions

February

66°F High55°F Water
lowbudget pricing

Romance is in the air with Valentine's dining and the first signs of spring along Austin trails.

Early wildflowersValentine's dining

March

74°F High62°F Water
peakpremium pricing

Austin's biggest month: South by Southwest transforms the city, wildflowers peak, and spring energy is everywhere.

SXSW festivalPeak wildflower season

April

80°F High68°F Water
moderatemoderate pricing

Arguably Austin's best month—ideal weather, Eeyore's Birthday Party, and peak outdoor conditions.

Perfect weatherPeak outdoor conditions

May

87°F High74°F Water
moderatemoderate pricing

Summer begins with pool openings, lake season, and Memorial Day celebrations.

Pool season opensLake activities

June

94°F High80°F Water
highmoderate pricing

Austin embraces summer with pool parties, live music, and long evenings on patios.

Pool season peakBat watching begins

July

97°F High83°F Water
highmoderate pricing

Austin's hottest month features Independence Day celebrations, lake parties, and water-centric living.

Fourth of July fireworksPeak lake season

August

98°F High84°F Water
moderatemoderate pricing

Summer's final push with peak bat colony season and back-to-school energy.

Peak bat colonyBack-to-school energy

September

92°F High80°F Water
moderatemoderate pricing

Football returns, temperatures begin moderating, and fall festival season starts.

Football seasonCooling temperatures

October

82°F High74°F Water
peakpremium pricing

Austin's most popular month with ACL Music Festival, ideal temperatures, and Halloween celebrations.

ACL Music FestivalPerfect weather

November

70°F High65°F Water
moderatemoderate pricing

Thanksgiving festivities, fall foliage along the rivers, and the UT football season finale.

Fall foliageThanksgiving dining

December

62°F High57°F Water
moderatemoderate pricing

Austin's holiday season features the Trail of Lights, festive events, and mild December weather.

Trail of LightsHoliday markets

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