It’s always a good time to visit Austin. A day in Austin is better than a day anywhere else. 😉 But really, with mild winters and beautiful spring and fall, Austin is an ideal place for a getaway.
While we recommend you come whenever you can, this quick guide will break down the seasons and activities for you.
When to Visit Austin
Winter – December, January, February
We rarely see snow in Austin. You’ll get days of temperatures in the 30s and 40s and 60s and possibly even 70s in the same week. We never really know in Texas. So, layer up and be prepared. It’s a quiet and somewhat eerie time in Austin around the holidays, about the third week of December until the students come back to the universities and school starts. You’ll get lower hotel rates and a whole city to yourself but establishments with limited hours. February isn’t too bad, especially if we hav a warm winter! Beware of allergies, especially cedar and pollen.
- Holidays to Note: Christmas, New Year’s Eve, Martin Luther King Jr Day, Valentine’s
- Events in Austin
- Best Eats: noodles
- Best Activities: museums
Spring – March, April, May
Following the winter season, the city comes alive even more in the spring. With Spring Break in Texas comes a whole lot of festivals, and the city becomes quite crowded. But we revel in the perfect weather, patio eating, and watching Zilker Park come to life. You’ll see peak hotel rates but who wouldn’t want to be in the middle of all this energy?
- Holidays to Note: Good Friday, Easter, Memorial Day
- Events in Austin:
- Best Eats: food trucks
- Best Activities: SXSW’s free events, every pop-up event that sparks your interest
Summer – June, July, August
Do you like sweating constantly? Do you like living in a bathing suit? Summer in Texas is exactly as you imagine it but add a few degrees. Temperatures easily reach the 100s, so the swimming holes and snow cone stands are crowded. But if you don’t mind a little bit of heat, it’s also a vibrant, care-free time in Austin, as summers in most places are. Austin loves its outdoors in the summer, strange but true, and with long, sunny days, you’ll find plenty of activities, like free live music concerts.
- Holidays to Note: Fourth of July
- Events in Austin:
- ATX Television Festival
- Austin Ice Cream Festival
- Blues on the Green
- Republic of Texas Biker Rally
- Willie Nelson’s 4th of July Picnic
- Zilker Summer Musical
- Austin Pride Parade & Festival
- Bat Fest
- Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival
- Best Eats: cold treats, peaches
- Best Activities: Barton Springs Pool or any other swimming hole you can find, Austin Central Library
Fall – September, October, November
Fall
- Holidays to Note: Labor Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving
- Events in Austin:
- Best Eats: food trucks, craft beer
- Best Activities: live music, any festival, brewery visits
Conclusion
Ok, when are you coming to visit Austin? 😉
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Have you visited Austin? What’s your favorite thing to do in Austin?
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