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Weather · April

Austin weather in April

Average highs of 80°F, lows of 59°F and 2.4 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

April is Austin’s 7th warmest month, with average highs of 80°F and lows of 59°F. That is 7° warmer than March, and 0° below the yearly average high.

Average high
80°F
Average low
59°F
Precipitation
2.4 in
Wet days
7
Sunrise · sunset
7:03 AM · 7:57 PM

April across the year

  1. 63°42°Jan
  2. 67°46°Feb
  3. 73°52°Mar
  4. 80°59°Apr
  5. 87°67°May
  6. 93°73°Jun
  7. 97°75°Jul
  8. 98°75°Aug
  9. 91°70°Sep
  10. 83°61°Oct
  11. 72°51°Nov
  12. 64°43°Dec

High and low Rain

What to wear in April

  • Warm days: shorts and T-shirts, with a light layer for cooler evenings.

April is good for

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April compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
March73°F52°F2.9 in
April80°F59°F2.4 in
May87°F67°F5.0 in

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Questions

How hot does it get in Austin in April?

Average highs are 80°F and average lows 59°F, for a daily mean of 70°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Austin in April?

April averages 2.4 in of precipitation over about 7 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 10th wettest month of the year.

What time is sunset in Austin in April?

Around mid-April the sun rises about 7:03 AM and sets about 7:57 PM, for roughly 12.9 hours of daylight.

Is April a good time to visit Austin?

Yes. April is one of the mildest months, with highs between 65°F and 85°F and little rain.

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Austin-Camp Mabry station (1.6 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for April 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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