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United StatesThe weather in May in Austin
It's hot in May in Austin with an average temperature of 30°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 28°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 17°C and 22°C.
Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Austin. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May 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 37°C in 2022, Austin reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 18°C in 2019. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 7°C to a highest value of 26°C.
Rainfall amount
In May, there is an average of 170 mm of precipitation, spread over 19 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
Daily weather in May for Austin
Click on any day in May 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.
May weather comparison
| Austin | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 30°C | 22°C |
| Max. temperature | 32°C | 28°C |
| Min. temperature | 17°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 170 mm | 105 mm |
| Rainy days | 19 days | 14 days |
Start of May
The month of May starts in Austin with hot temps, averaging around 30°C during the day and nights around 19°C.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 31°C, with nights around 21°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Austin is around 32°C, while nighttime temps are about 22°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
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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 May in Austin, Texas. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in May in Austin
Temperature in May in Austin over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May 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 May in Austin
Total precipitation in May in Austin over the years
Daily UV index in May in Austin
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May 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.