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Austin Weather Forecast

Austin weather: 101°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☀️ 101°F now🕔 7:00 PM local📅 Best: February, March, August, September, October, November and December👥 970.000

7-day forecast for Austin

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Mon, Aug 24⛅ Partly cloudy103° / 78°0%12 mph8
Tue, Aug 25⛅ Partly cloudy101° / 77°2%12 mph8
Wed, Aug 26☁️ Overcast106° / 75°6%11 mph8
Thu, Aug 27🌦️ Light drizzle103° / 82°41% · 0,0 in13 mph8
Fri, Aug 28🌦️ Light drizzle107° / 82°41% · 0,0 in16 mph8
Sat, Aug 29⛅ Partly cloudy104° / 81°7%16 mph8
Sun, Aug 30🌤️ Mainly clear103° / 79°3%15 mph8

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Aug 29

⛅ 104° / 81°

Partly cloudy · 7% rain · wind 16 mph

Sunday, Aug 30

🌤️ 103° / 79°

Mainly clear · 3% rain · wind 15 mph

Is today a good day to visit?

Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.

Sightseeing7.4
Outdoors7.6
Beach day8.3
Swimming8.9
Hiking7.1
Running7.1
Cycling7
Camping6.8
Fishing5.5
Photography8.7
Stargazing10
Family time7.8
Driving9.5
Flying out9.5

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
  • A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid long hikes after mid-morning; start at dawn or leave it for a cooler day.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, May and July - historically the least comfortable months here.

Active alerts for Austin

⚠️Heat Advisory · Moderate
Heat Advisory issued August 24 at 6:53PM CDT until August 26 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Issued by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
⚠️Mon, Aug 24: extreme heat, 103°F (40°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Tue, Aug 25: extreme heat, 101°F (39°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Wed, Aug 26: extreme heat, 106°F (41°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Thu, Aug 27: extreme heat, 103°F (40°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Fri, Aug 28: extreme heat, 107°F (42°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sat, Aug 29: extreme heat, 104°F (40°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

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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 101°F (39°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 22% and wind is 6 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 7:00 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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Weather Service.
MethodScores, 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 August 24, 2026 at 7:00 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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