Season guide · Austin · United States
Austin in autumn
September–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Heat lingers through September, then pleasant October and November days with ACL, the Grand Prix and football. Expect highs up to 33°C (91°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F), with about 20 rainy days across September–November. October–November are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- September–November
- Temperatures
- 10°C (50°F) to 33°C (91°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 20
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in autumn
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 33°C (91°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 6 | 12.3 h | 3/5 |
| October | 28°C (82°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 7 | 11.4 h | 5/5 |
| November | 22°C (72°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 7 | 10.6 h | 3/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 28°C (82°F) against a yearly 27°C (81°F), and 20 of the year's roughly 84 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 4/5 and hotel prices 4/5 on average.
What's on in autumn
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- September: University of Texas home football games (usually September to November)
- October: Austin City Limits Music Festival in Zilker Park (usually two weekends in October)
- October: Formula 1 United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas (usually October)
Make the most of the weather
Viewpoint · West Austin
Mount Bonnell
A short flight of about 100 stone steps climbs to one of the highest points in Austin, above Lake Austin, with views over the river, the hills and the 360 Bridge.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Couples
- Photo spot
Garden · Southwest Austin
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Late March to April is peak bluebonnet season and the best time to visit.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Nature
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
Nature · Southeast Austin
McKinney Falls State Park
Within city limits, Onion Creek drops over limestone ledges in two falls, with swimming in the pools when water quality allows, hiking and biking trails and the ruins of an early homestead.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Kids
- Active
Park · Clarksville and Old West Austin
Deep Eddy Pool
Combine a swim with a walk or bike ride on the lake trail.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
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Nature · Zilker and Barton Hills
Barton Springs Pool
A 275-metre-long natural pool fed by underground springs that keep the water around 20°C all year, with a grassy slope for sunbathing.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Outdoors
- Nature
- Kids
Day trips in autumn
- Fredericksburg (About 1.5 hours by car) — A German-founded Hill Country town with a long main street of shops and restaurants, the National Museum of the Pacific War, peach orchards and dozens of wineries along US 290.
- Gruene and New Braunfels (About 1 hour by car) — Gruene Hall, built in 1878, claims to be the oldest continually operating dance hall in Texas.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- A packable rain jacket for showers
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is autumn a good time to visit Austin?
Yes: October–November are among the best months. Heat lingers through September, then pleasant October and November days with ACL, the Grand Prix and football.
+What is the weather like in Austin in autumn?
Highs of up to 33°C (91°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F), with about 20 rainy days over the season.