Month guide · Austin · United States
Austin in August
What August is really like in Austin: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
August is a month many travellers avoid. Expect average highs of 36°C (97°F), lows of 23°C (73°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 13.2 hours of daylight. Usually the hottest month; temperatures above 38°C are common. The bat colony is at its largest.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 36°C (97°F) / 23°C (73°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 13.2 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in August
August is the 2nd-warmest month in Austin: days average 36°C (97°F) against a yearly average high of 27°C (81°F), and nights fall to about 23°C (73°F). Rain falls on roughly 5 of its 31 days. Compared with July (36°C (97°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs drop to around 33°C (91°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 06:58
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 20:13
- Daylight
- About 13.2 hours
Summer (June–August). Long, intense heat with highs often above 35°C; life moves to pools, swimming holes and air conditioning.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 2 for crowds (the peak is March at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in March). That makes August one of the better-value months to book.
Events in August
August has no major recurring festival in Austin, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in August
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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Museum · Hyde Park and the University
Bullock Texas State History Museum
Three floors trace Texas history from Indigenous peoples and Spanish missions to the Republic of Texas, oil and space, including the hull of La Belle, a 17th-century French ship recovered from Matagorda Bay.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Rainy day
- Kids
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Museum · Hyde Park and the University
Blanton Museum of Art
Visit 'Austin' in the morning when sunlight casts coloured patterns across the floor.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Rainy day
- Architecture
Museum · Hyde Park and the University
LBJ Presidential Library
The presidential library of Lyndon B.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Rainy day
Museum · Hyde Park and the University
Harry Ransom Center
Entry is free; check the current exhibition before you go.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
What to pack
For highs near 36°C, lows near 23°C and 5 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Austin?
A month many travellers avoid. If your dates are flexible, March–April and October–November are better overall. Compare every month.
Austin in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Austin?
It is a month many travellers avoid. Usually the hottest month; temperatures above 38°C are common. The bat colony is at its largest.
+How warm is Austin in August?
Average highs are around 36°C (97°F) and lows around 23°C (73°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Austin in August?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.