Season guide · Austin · United States
Austin in summer
June–August: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
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Quick answer
Long, intense heat with highs often above 35°C; life moves to pools, swimming holes and air conditioning. Expect highs up to 36°C (97°F) and lows around 22°C (72°F), with about 16 rainy days across June–August.
Key facts
- Months
- June–August
- Temperatures
- 22°C (72°F) to 36°C (97°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 16
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in summer
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 34°C (93°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 7 | 14.1 h | 3/5 |
| July | 36°C (97°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 4 | 13.9 h | 2/5 |
| August | 36°C (97°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 5 | 13.2 h | 2/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 35°C (95°F) against a yearly 27°C (81°F), and 16 of the year's roughly 84 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 2/5 and hotel prices 2/5 on average.
What's on in summer
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- June: Juneteenth celebrations (around 19 June)
- July: Fourth of July concert and fireworks at Auditorium Shores (4 July)
Make the most of the weather
Waterfront · Downtown
Lady Bird Lake and the Butler Trail
Rent a kayak or paddleboard from one of the rental docks and paddle towards the downtown skyline at sunset.
- Time needed
- 1–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Active
- Views
Park · Zilker and Barton Hills
Zilker Park
Austin's main green space covers about 140 hectares south of the river, with lawns, Barton Springs Pool, the Zilker Botanical Garden, canoe rentals and the Zilker Zephyr miniature train.
- Time needed
- 2–4 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Kids
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
Garden · Southwest Austin
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
The University of Texas botanical garden, founded by the former First Lady, showcases native Texas plants in meadows, gardens and an observation tower.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Nature
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
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
Day trips in summer
- San Antonio (About 1.5 hours by car) — Texas's most-visited city has the Alamo, the River Walk and four other Spanish colonial missions that together form a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- 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.
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 summer a good time to visit Austin?
It is a trade-off: Long, intense heat with highs often above 35°C; life moves to pools, swimming holes and air conditioning. The best months overall are March–April and October–November.
+What is the weather like in Austin in summer?
Highs of up to 36°C (97°F) and lows around 22°C (72°F), with about 16 rainy days over the season.