Austin, TX Weather
Austin hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 96°F (35°C) is right in line with the typical July high of 95°F (35°C).
Current conditions in detail
Austin weather tomorrow (Saturday, July 18)
Tomorrow in Austin looks sunny, with a high of 96° and an overnight low of 75°. Rain is unlikely (6% chance). Winds top out near 12 mph, and the UV index reaches 10 (very high).
Austin 14-day forecast
About the weather in Austin
Austin has a humid subtropical climate, marked by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. Average daytime highs range from about 61°F (16°C) in January to around 96°F (36°C) in August, and the city records roughly 120 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Austin weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: August - highs near 96°F (36°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 61°F (16°C)
- Record high: 107°F (42°C) · Record low: 4°F (-15°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: May (16 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (12.1 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid subtropical - hot, humid summers and generally mild winters
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on August. Highs average 96°F (36°C) and overnight lows stay near 78°F (25°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 61°F (16°C) and lows around 42°F (6°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 107°F (42°C) and dropped as low as 4°F (-15°C).
Rain, sun and snow
May is usually the wettest month. It brings about 7.6 inches (194 mm) of rain over 16 days, while July is the driest. July brings the most sunshine, averaging 12.1 hours of sun a day. Snowfall is rare but not unheard of.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Austin is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 79°F (26°C) and nights around 60°F (16°C); expect showers on roughly 38 days across the season.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Austin is intensely hot, with daytime highs averaging 94°F (35°C) and nights around 76°F (24°C); expect showers on roughly 28 days across the season. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Austin is hot, with daytime highs averaging 81°F (27°C) and nights around 63°F (17°C); expect showers on roughly 27 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Austin is crisp but comfortable, with daytime highs averaging 63°F (17°C) and nights around 45°F (7°C); expect showers on roughly 26 days across the season.
Average temperatures in Austin by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61° | 42° | 9 | 2.9 in | 7.3 h/day | 67% |
| February | 65° | 46° | 9 | 3.2 in | 6.9 h/day | 69% |
| March | 73° | 54° | 10 | 3.3 in | 7.7 h/day | 69% |
| April | 79° | 60° | 12 | 5.2 in | 8.7 h/day | 69% |
| May | 85° | 68° | 16 | 7.6 in | 9.3 h/day | 75% |
| June | 91° | 74° | 11 | 4.1 in | 11.3 h/day | 71% |
| July | 95° | 77° | 8 | 2.5 in | 12.1 h/day | 64% |
| August | 96° | 78° | 8 | 4.7 in | 11.5 h/day | 62% |
| September | 90° | 73° | 9 | 4.1 in | 10.2 h/day | 66% |
| October | 82° | 63° | 9 | 4.4 in | 9.0 h/day | 63% |
| November | 70° | 53° | 9 | 3.3 in | 7.1 h/day | 71% |
| December | 65° | 47° | 8 | 3.4 in | 6.6 h/day | 71% |