Month guide · Austin · United States
Austin in February
What February 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
February is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 19°C (66°F), lows of 7°C (45°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 11.1 hours of daylight. Variable weather, from warm sunny days to cold fronts; the Austin Marathon runs through the city.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 19°C (66°F) / 7°C (45°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 11.1 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in February
February is the 10th-warmest month in Austin: days average 19°C (66°F) against a yearly average high of 27°C (81°F), and nights fall to about 7°C (45°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 28 days. Compared with January (17°C (63°F)), February is warmer; by March highs climb to around 23°C (73°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:11
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 18:19
- Daylight
- About 11.1 hours
Winter (December–February). Mild and often sunny, with occasional cold fronts and rare ice storms; quieter and better value.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 2 for crowds (the peak is March at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in March). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in February
- Austin Marathon (usually February)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
Architecture · Downtown
Texas State Capitol
Completed in 1888 from pink Texas granite, the Capitol is taller than the US Capitol in Washington.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
Experience · Downtown
Congress Avenue Bridge bats
Arrive about 30 minutes before sunset; August, when the young join the flight, is usually the biggest show. Bat-watching boat tours give a close view from the water.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Nature
- Kids
- After dark
What to pack
For highs near 19°C, lows near 7°C and 8 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Austin?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, March–April and October–November are better overall. Compare every month.
Austin in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Austin?
It is a shoulder-season month. Variable weather, from warm sunny days to cold fronts; the Austin Marathon runs through the city.
+How warm is Austin in February?
Average highs are around 19°C (66°F) and lows around 7°C (45°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Austin in February?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.