Month guide · Austin · United States
Austin in October
What October 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
October is one of the best months to visit Austin. Expect average highs of 28°C (82°F), lows of 15°C (59°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 11.4 hours of daylight. Warm and pleasant, but the two weekends of Austin City Limits and the Formula 1 race push hotel prices very high.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 28°C (82°F) / 15°C (59°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 11.4 hours
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in October
October is the 6th-warmest month in Austin: days average 28°C (82°F) against a yearly average high of 27°C (81°F), and nights fall to about 15°C (59°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 31 days. Compared with September (33°C (91°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 22°C (72°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 07:33
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 19:00
- Daylight
- About 11.4 hours
Autumn (September–November). Heat lingers through September, then pleasant October and November days with ACL, the Grand Prix and football.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, October rates 5 for crowds (the peak is March at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in March). Book accommodation early: October is one of the pricier months.
Events in October
- Austin City Limits Music Festival in Zilker Park (usually two weekends in October)
- Formula 1 United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas (usually October)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in October
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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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 28°C, lows near 15°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 October a good time to visit Austin?
One of the best months to visit Austin, with 2 notable events on the calendar. The other best months are March–April and November. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Austin?
It is one of the best months to visit Austin. Warm and pleasant, but the two weekends of Austin City Limits and the Formula 1 race push hotel prices very high.
+How warm is Austin in October?
Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Austin in October?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.