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Top sights in Austin
- Texas State Capitol – Capitol and seat of government of the U.S. state of Texas
- Zilker Park – Park in Austin, Texas, United States of America
- Barton Springs Pool – Outdoor swimming pool in the United States
- Lady Bird Lake – Reservoir in Austin, Texas, United States
- South Congress – Entertainment district in Austin, Texas, United States of America
- Bullock Texas State History Museum – Museum in Austin, Texas
Well-known landmarks, each checked against Wikidata (CC0), which also supplies the one-line descriptions. The bookable tours below are the second layer: guided ways to see them.
Top-rated tours in Austin
Planning your trip to Austin
Best time to visit
March to May and October to November are the pleasant months, with warm days and cool evenings. The big spring music and film festival in March and the autumn music festival in October bring huge crowds and the year's highest hotel prices, so book far ahead or avoid those weeks. Summer is very hot for months on end; locals head to the springs and lakes. Winter is mild with occasional cold snaps.
How many days you need
Two to three days covers the State Capitol, South Congress, a swim in Barton Springs, live music on and off Sixth Street, barbecue and breakfast tacos, and the evening bat flight from the Congress Avenue bridge in the warmer months. Add a day for the Hill Country towns and wineries or the swimming holes outside town.
Getting around
Downtown, South Congress and the university area are walkable, and a light rail line and buses cover the main corridors, but the city sprawls and a car or rideshare is useful for anything beyond the center. Electric scooters and a bike-share scheme are everywhere downtown. Traffic on the main highways is heavy at rush hour.
What to skip
Sixth Street's main bar strip is rowdy and crowded on weekend nights; the live music the city is known for is easier to find on Red River, South Congress, Rainey Street or in neighborhood venues. Famous barbecue spots can mean hours in line; going on a weekday or trying a less famous pit saves most of the wait. In summer, avoid planning anything strenuous in the afternoon.
Where to stay in Austin
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Best time to visit Austin
The most comfortable months in Austin are March to May and October to November, with average daytime highs of 71 to 86°F (22 to 30°C) and 9 to 16 rainy days a month. August is the hottest month, averaging 97°F (36°C), and January the coolest at 63°F (17°C). May sees the most rain, around 16 days, while December is the driest with about 8.
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| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain (about, mm) | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 60 | 9 | Shoulder: 63°F (17°C), 9 rainy days |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 40 | 10 | Shoulder: 65°F (18°C), 10 rainy days |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 70 | 11 | Best: 11 rainy days |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 60 | 14 | Best: 14 rainy days |
| May | 86°F (30°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 110 | 16 | Best: 16 rainy days |
| June | 92°F (33°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 80 | 11 | Shoulder: 92°F (33°C), 11 rainy days |
| July | 95°F (35°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 60 | 10 | Avoid: very hot, 95°F (35°C) |
| August | 97°F (36°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 60 | 9 | Avoid: very hot, 97°F (36°C) |
| September | 92°F (33°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 90 | 9 | Shoulder: 92°F (33°C), 9 rainy days |
| October | 83°F (28°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 100 | 9 | Best: 9 rainy days |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 60 | 10 | Best: 10 rainy days |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 50 | 8 | Shoulder: 67°F (19°C), 8 rainy days |
Average daily high and low, and days with rain (a day with at least 1 mm), from Open-Meteo ERA5 records for 2019-2024. Highlighted rows are the pick above. Verdicts use only these numbers.
Rainfall: NASA POWER monthly normals.
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Austin: common questions
- When is the best time to visit Austin?
- The best time to visit Austin is March to May and October to November, when average highs run 71 to 86°F (22 to 30°C) with 9 to 16 rainy days a month. August is the hottest month at 97°F (36°C) on average, and January the coolest at 63°F (17°C).
- What is the rainiest month in Austin?
- May, with roughly 16 days of rain. The driest is December, with about 8. A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain; figures are averages from 2019-2024 records.
- How warm does it get in Austin?
- August is the warmest month, averaging 97°F (36°C) by day and 78°F (26°C) at night. January is the coolest, at 63°F (17°C) by day and 44°F (7°C) at night.
- What is the rainy season in Austin?
- The wettest months in Austin are April to May, with 14 to 16 rainy days a month. December is the driest.
- How many days do you need in Austin?
- Two to three days covers the State Capitol, South Congress, a swim in Barton Springs, live music on and off Sixth Street, barbecue and breakfast tacos, and the evening bat flight from the Congress Avenue bridge in the warmer months. Add a day for the Hill Country towns and wineries or the swimming holes outside town.
- How do I get around Austin?
- Downtown, South Congress and the university area are walkable, and a light rail line and buses cover the main corridors, but the city sprawls and a car or rideshare is useful for anything beyond the center. Electric scooters and a bike-share scheme are everywhere downtown. Traffic on the main highways is heavy at rush hour.
- Is it safe to travel to United States right now?
- Voyaggora shows the official US, UK and Canada travel advisories for United States on one page, with the source and the time each was last checked. Open the live advisory for United States before you book.
- What other places are near Austin?
- The closest Voyaggora guides to Austin are New Orleans (460 miles), Nashville (750 miles), Mexico City (750 miles).
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