Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
Austin in October
Austin cools off: highs slip to 82°F (28°C), from 90°F in September, with lows of 58°F (15°C) and about 3.7 in (95 mm) of rain.
October opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 88/100 (4th of 12).
- Avg high
- 82°F (28°C)
- Avg low
- 58°F (15°C)
- Rain
- 3.7 in (95 mm)
- Humidity
- 68%
- Cloud cover
- 39%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 15 min
- Comfort score
- 88/100 · Great
What October feels like
Warm afternoons near 82°F (28°C) make long days outdoors easy.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 13°C (23°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
Some rain is likely, about 3.7 in (95 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around October
October is one of Austin's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: February – April and October – December.
- Comfort improves from 69/100 in September to 88/100.
- October sits inside the Oct – Apr window our Texas BBQ Trail route recommends.
What to pack for October
- Light, breathable clothes82°F afternoons
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 58°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Austin in October
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Texas State Capitol
Pink-granite capitol, taller than the US Capitol, with free guided tours.
Kreuz Market
Lockhart barbecue hall since 1900; meat on butcher paper, no sauce, no forks.
Barton Springs Pool
Spring-fed pool that stays near 68°F year-round in Zilker Park.
Why now October scores 88/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Congress Avenue Bridge Bat Colony
Up to 1.5 million bats stream out from under the bridge at dusk.
Why now Highs near 82°F and 3.7 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
The Continental Club
South Congress music bar since 1955 with live country, rockabilly and blues.
Nearby in October
- Texas Hill Country in October~55 mi · highs 80°F, 3.4 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- San Antonio in October~74 mi · highs 83°F, 3.1 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Downtown Houston in October~146 mi · highs 82°F, 5.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Dallas in October~182 mi · highs 79°F, 4.0 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
These averages also cover Downtown Austin & Lady Bird Lake and Zilker Park & Barton Springs.
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Austin in October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Austin?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 88/100. Expect highs of 82°F (28°C) and 3.7 in (95 mm) of rain. October is inside the Oct – Apr window our Texas BBQ Trail route recommends.
How hot is Austin in October?
Average highs are 82°F (28°C) and average lows 58°F (15°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Austin in October?
Some: about 3.7 in (95 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 2nd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 33.1 in (841 mm).
What should I pack for Austin in October?
Bring light, breathable clothes (82°F afternoons), a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 58°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in October
- Texas BBQ Trail Oct – Apr
Planning Austin in October?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.