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Weather · October

Austin weather in October

Average highs of 83°F, lows of 61°F and 3.9 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

October is Austin’s 6th warmest month, with average highs of 83°F and lows of 61°F. That is 9° cooler than September, and 2° above the yearly average high.

Average high
83°F
Average low
61°F
Precipitation
3.9 in
Wet days
7
Sunrise · sunset
7:32 AM · 7:00 PM

October 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 October

  • Warm days: shorts and T-shirts.
  • Pack an umbrella or rain jacket: rain or snow falls on about 7 days this month.

What’s on in Austin in October

See all upcoming events and school days off.

See Austin

A look around town before you go.

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October compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
September91°F70°F3.5 in
October83°F61°F3.9 in
November72°F51°F2.9 in

Planning a trip? See the best time to visit Austin and today’s forecast.

Questions

How hot does it get in Austin in October?

Average highs are 83°F and average lows 61°F, for a daily mean of 72°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Austin in October?

October averages 3.9 in of precipitation over about 7 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 2nd wettest month of the year.

What time is sunset in Austin in October?

Around mid-October the sun rises about 7:32 AM and sets about 7:00 PM, for roughly 11.5 hours of daylight.

Is October a good time to visit Austin?

The mildest months for visiting are February, March, April. October is warm, with Halloween events.

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

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