The weather in August in Austin

It's hot in August in Austin with an average temperature of 37°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 35°C to a high of 38°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 24°C and 26°C.

August isn’t a good month to be in Austin. The average temperature of 37°C this month is uncomfortably hot for a comfortable stay.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for Austin, Texas. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 43°C in 2023, Austin reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 23°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 19°C to a highest value of 29°C.

Rainfall amount

In August, there is an average of 75 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in August for Austin

Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Austin. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

August weather comparison

  Austin New York
Average temperature 37°C 30°C
Max. temperature 38°C 31°C
Min. temperature 24°C -5°C
Total precipitation 75 mm 79 mm
Rainy days 10 days 13 days

Start of August

The month of August starts in Austin with hot temps, averaging around 38°C during the day and nights around 25°C.

Mid August

By mid-August, daytime temps drop to around 37°C, with nights around 25°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of August

By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Austin is around 37°C, while nighttime temps are about 25°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in August in Austin, Texas. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in August in Austin

Temperature in August in Austin over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in Austin, Texas. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in August in Austin

Total precipitation in August in Austin over the years

Daily UV index in August in Austin

This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Austin, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Austin by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Austin. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.