Month guide · Austin · United States
Austin in July
What July 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
July is a month many travellers avoid. Expect average highs of 36°C (97°F), lows of 23°C (73°F), about 4 rainy days and roughly 13.9 hours of daylight. Very hot and sunny; stay near water and do sightseeing early or late. The bat flights are excellent.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 36°C (97°F) / 23°C (73°F)
- Rainy days
- About 4
- Daylight
- About 13.9 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in July
July is the 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 4 of its 31 days. Compared with June (34°C (93°F)), July is warmer; by August highs stay near 36°C (97°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 06:39
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 20:34
- Daylight
- About 13.9 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, July rates 2 for crowds (the peak is March at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in March). That makes July one of the better-value months to book.
Events in July
- Fourth of July concert and fireworks at Auditorium Shores (4 July)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Nature · Southeast Austin
McKinney Falls State Park
Check the park's swimming status and day-pass availability before going on a weekend.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Kids
- Active
Park · Clarksville and Old West Austin
Deep Eddy Pool
The oldest swimming pool in Texas, a 1930s spring-fed pool with a shallow section for children and lap lanes, beside the hike-and-bike trail west of downtown.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
Experience · South Congress (SoCo)
Continental Club
Early evening happy-hour sets are often free or low-cost and less crowded.
- Time needed
- An evening
- Cost
- Low cost
- After dark
- History
Garden · Zilker and Barton Hills
Umlauf Sculpture Garden
A shady garden and small museum showing bronze and stone sculptures by Charles Umlauf, a long-time University of Texas art professor, set among ponds and paths just across from Zilker Park.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Couples
- Off the beaten path
What to pack
For highs near 36°C, lows near 23°C and 4 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Austin?
A month many travellers avoid, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, March–April and October–November are better overall. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Austin?
It is a month many travellers avoid. Very hot and sunny; stay near water and do sightseeing early or late. The bat flights are excellent.
+How warm is Austin in July?
Average highs are around 36°C (97°F) and lows around 23°C (73°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Austin in July?
Expect rain on about 4 days of the month, so it is usually dry.