Month guide · Austin · United States
Austin in June
What June is really like in Austin: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Steve Hopson ( SteveHopson on en.wikipedia ), CC BY 2.5
Quick answer
June is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 34°C (93°F), lows of 22°C (72°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 14.1 hours of daylight. Hot; plan swims at Barton Springs and indoor museums for the afternoons.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 34°C (93°F) / 22°C (72°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 14.1 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in June
June is the 3rd-warmest month in Austin: days average 34°C (93°F) against a yearly average high of 27°C (81°F), and nights fall to about 22°C (72°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 30 days. Compared with May (31°C (88°F)), June is warmer; by July highs climb to around 36°C (97°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 06:29
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 20:34
- Daylight
- About 14.1 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, June rates 3 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 June
- Juneteenth celebrations (around 19 June)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in June
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Waterfront · Downtown
Lady Bird Lake and the Butler Trail
A reservoir on the Colorado River through central Austin, circled by the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail, a loop of about 16 km.
- Time needed
- 1–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Active
- Views
Park · Zilker and Barton Hills
Zilker Park
Combine it with Barton Springs and the Umlauf Sculpture Garden just across Barton Springs Road.
- Time needed
- 2–4 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Kids
Street · South Congress (SoCo)
South Congress Avenue
The best-known shopping and eating strip in Austin, with Western boots and vintage clothing shops, food trucks, neon signs, the 'I love you so much' mural and a direct view up Congress Avenue to the Capitol.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
- Food
- Photo spot
Viewpoint · West Austin
Mount Bonnell
Go at sunset, but arrive early as the small parking area fills.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Couples
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 34°C, lows near 22°C and 7 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is June a good time to visit Austin?
A quieter month with trade-offs, 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 June a good time to visit Austin?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Hot; plan swims at Barton Springs and indoor museums for the afternoons.
+How warm is Austin in June?
Average highs are around 34°C (93°F) and lows around 22°C (72°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Austin in June?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.