When to visit Austin without the crowds
Austin (Texas, United States) is calmest in May, June, August, September and December: fewer people and better prices. It gets busiest in March. Below is every month with crowds, temperatures and festivals. Careful with August: the calm has a reason (see the seasonal heads-ups).
Best months
Jan, May & Nov
When everyone heads home
The second half of March, after SXSW.
Tip
Summer tops 35 °C: swim at Barton Springs, 20 °C all year.
Month by month
| Month | Crowds | Avg. high | Festivals & holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3/5 · moderate | 17 °C (62 °F) | New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
| February | 3/5 · moderate | 19 °C (66 °F) | Presidents Day |
| March | 4/5 · busy ✦ | 24 °C (76 °F) | South by Southwest, SXSW (March) |
| April | 3/5 · moderate ✦ | 27 °C (80 °F) | |
| May | 2/5 · calm | 31 °C (87 °F) | Memorial Day |
| June | 2/5 · calm | 34 °C (94 °F) | Juneteenth National Independence Day |
| July | 3/5 · moderate ⚠ | 36 °C (97 °F) | Independence Day |
| August | 2/5 · calm ⚠ | 37 °C (98 °F) | |
| September | 2/5 · calm | 33 °C (92 °F) | Labour Day |
| October | 3/5 · moderate | 29 °C (84 °F) | Austin City Limits & F1 (October) |
| November | 3/5 · moderate | 23 °C (73 °F) | Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day |
| December | 1/5 · calm | 19 °C (66 °F) | Christmas Day |
⚠ = seasonal heads-up. ✦ = something special to see.
Before you go: seasonal heads-ups
- Extreme heat (Jul–Aug): average highs up to 37 °C (98 °F). Avoid the midday sun.
What to see, and when
- Texas wildflowers (bluebonnets), late March to April.
Crowds are a relative index for each place: 1 is its calmest month and 5 its busiest. Temperatures: Copernicus ERA5, 2016–2025 average. How it works
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to visit Austin without the crowds?
The calmest month is usually December (crowds 1/5). In December the average high is 19 °C (66 °F). All the calm months: May, June, August, September and December.
When is Austin most crowded?
The busiest season is March. The second half of March, after SXSW.
What is the weather like in Austin?
Average highs range from 17 °C (62 °F) in January to 37 °C (98 °F) in August, from Copernicus ERA5 (2016–2025).
What should I know before going to Austin?
Extreme heat (Jul–Aug): average highs up to 37 °C (98 °F). Avoid the midday sun.
What is there to see in Austin by season?
Texas wildflowers (bluebonnets), late March to April.
What festivals are there in Austin?
The main ones: South by Southwest, SXSW (March) (March); Austin City Limits & F1 (October) (October).
More places in Texas
- San Antonio calm in February and December; busiest in March, April, July and September
- Big Bend calm in May, June, July, August, September and October; busiest in March