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Weather · September

Austin weather in September

Average highs of 91°F, lows of 70°F and 3.5 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

September is Austin’s 4th warmest month, with average highs of 91°F and lows of 70°F. That is 6° cooler than August, and 11° above the yearly average high.

Average high
91°F
Average low
70°F
Precipitation
3.5 in
Wet days
7
Sunrise · sunset
7:15 AM · 7:37 PM

September 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 September

  • Hot days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat, sunscreen and plenty of water for anything outdoors.
  • Pack an umbrella or rain jacket: rain or snow falls on about 7 days this month.

September is good for

  • Early-morning or evening outings, with indoor plans for the afternoon heat

What’s on in Austin in September

See all upcoming events and school days off.

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A look around town before you go.

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September compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
August98°F75°F2.7 in
September91°F70°F3.5 in
October83°F61°F3.9 in

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Questions

How hot does it get in Austin in September?

Average highs are 91°F and average lows 70°F, for a daily mean of 81°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Austin in September?

September averages 3.5 in of precipitation over about 7 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 4th wettest month of the year.

What time is sunset in Austin in September?

Around mid-September the sun rises about 7:15 AM and sets about 7:37 PM, for roughly 12.4 hours of daylight.

Is September a good time to visit Austin?

The mildest months for visiting are February, March, April. September is hot, 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 September 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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