Austin Weather Forecast
Austin weather: 73°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Austin is a city in Texas. Austin is known for Live music and barbecue. It has a population of about 970.000.
Right now it is 73°F (23°C) in Austin with overcast. It feels like 71°F. Today runs from 63°F to 82°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.7/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Austin is February, March, August, September, October, November and December. The climate is temperate. January, May and July tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 97°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 40°F.
The closest major airport is Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), about 7 mi away. Nearby highlights include Enchanted Rock State Natural Area.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 82°F is 4.1°F below the 86°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 9 AM to 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Austin today at 9.7/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Austin right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 4:05 PM, Oct 26 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Austin
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Oct 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 82° / 63° | 0% | 7 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 82° / 58° | 2% | 5 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 82° / 67° | 19% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌦️ Light showers | 83° / 69° | 35% · 0,2 in | 10 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 80° / 68° | 27% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌧️ Rain | 72° / 62° | 37% · 0,5 in | 11 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌧️ Showers | 66° / 63° | 22% · 0,4 in | 7 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 77° / 63° | 5% | 10 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 83° / 65° | 5% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 76° / 69° | 9% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 71° / 68° | 10% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 78° / 67° | 13% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 77° / 64° | 13% | 10 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 79° / 62° | 10% | 15 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 82° / 65° | 16% | 9 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 82° / 68° | 10% | 7 mph | 5 |
Climate in Austin month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59° | 40° | 3,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 69° | 49° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 78° | 56° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 81° | 63° | 6,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 86° | 68° | 7,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 92° | 74° | 5,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 92° | 75° | 6,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 97° | 77° | 1,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 93° | 73° | 1,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 86° | 65° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 73° | 55° | 2,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 67° | 48° | 1,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Austin
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Air quality and pollen in Austin
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Austin
Go in February, March, August, September, October, November and December. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, May and July - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by airport in Austin
1 airports mapped in this atlas
Weather by zip / postal code in Austin
1 zip and postal codes mapped in this atlas
Weather by area code in Austin
1 area codes mapped in this atlas
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Austin?
Austin is a city in Texas. Its coordinates are 30.2672, -97.7431. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Austin right now?
It is currently 73°F (23°C) with overcast. Humidity is 47% and wind is 5 mph.
When is the best time to visit Austin?
February, March, August, September, October, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Austin, which has a temperate climate. January, May and July are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Austin in?
Austin observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The local time is 4:05 PM.
How many people live in Austin?
Austin has a population of approximately 970.000.
What is the nearest airport to Austin?
The closest airports are Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), 7 mi away, George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), 145 mi away and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), 187 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Austin?
Popular options include Enchanted Rock State Natural Area.
What places are in Austin?
Austin covers 3 places in this atlas, including Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, ZIP Code 78701 and Area Code 512.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 26, 2026 at 4:05 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
