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Weather · August
Austin weather in August
Average highs of 98°F, lows of 75°F and 2.7 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.
August is Austin’s warmest month, with average highs of 98°F and lows of 75°F. That is 1° warmer than July, and 17° above the yearly average high.
- Average high
- 98°F
- Average low
- 75°F
- Precipitation
- 2.7 in
- Wet days
- 5
- Sunrise · sunset
- 6:57 AM · 8:13 PM
August across the year
High and low Rain
What to wear in August
- Hot days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat, sunscreen and plenty of water for anything outdoors.
August is good for
- Early-morning or evening outings, with indoor plans for the afternoon heat
See Austin
A look around town before you go.
August compared with the months around it
Planning a trip? See the best time to visit Austin and today’s forecast.
Questions
How hot does it get in Austin in August?
Average highs are 98°F and average lows 75°F, for a daily mean of 87°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.
Does it rain in Austin in August?
August averages 2.7 in of precipitation over about 5 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 7th wettest month of the year.
What time is sunset in Austin in August?
Around mid-August the sun rises about 6:57 AM and sets about 8:13 PM, for roughly 13.3 hours of daylight.
Is August a good time to visit Austin?
The mildest months for visiting are February, March, April. August is hot.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Austin-Camp Mabry station (1.6 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for August 15 at the city’s coordinates.