Austin weather
At 4:00 PM local time it was cloudy and 23°C (74°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov. Austin sits 157 m (515 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Austin, Texas, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 1%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Mar–Apr, Oct–NovOff season Jun–Aug, Jan
About Austin weather
Is it raining in Austin right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 23° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Austin this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 24–31° and lows of 17–20°. Rain is likely on 1 of 7 days (Tuesday). The driest day looks like Wednesday.
Has it been raining in Austin lately?
In the past 7 days, Austin had 2 rainy days and 7.2 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Austin?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Austin weather by month
When is the best time to visit Austin?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Austin is Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jun–Aug, Jan tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 16°C (60°F) in January to 36°C (97°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Austin?
May is the wettest month, with about 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 45 mm (1.8 in).
What is the hottest month in Austin?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 36°C (97°F) and lows of 24°C (75°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 16°C (60°F) and lows of 3°C (38°F).
Does Austin have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is May at about 111 mm (4.4 in).
Austin weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months