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Wedding weather in Austin
In Austin, the driest months for a wedding are July, August, and December, when rain falls on about 27% of days. The wettest is May, with rain on about 50% of days. Here is the full picture, month by month, from 10 years of daily weather records.
Rain odds and temperatures by month
| Month | Chance of a rainy day | Heavy rain | Rainy days | Avg high | Avg low | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28% | 7% | 8.7 | 61°F (16°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 7.3 h/day |
| February ✦ | 33% | 6% | 9.4 | 65°F (18°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 6.9 h/day |
| March | 34% | 9% | 10.4 | 73°F (23°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 7.7 h/day |
| April | 41% | 13% | 12.2 | 79°F (26°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 8.7 h/day |
| May | 50% | 20% | 15.5 | 85°F (30°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 9.3 h/day |
| June | 37% | 12% | 11.1 | 91°F (33°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 11.3 h/day |
| July | 27% | 5% | 8.3 | 95°F (35°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 12.1 h/day |
| August | 27% | 9% | 8.4 | 96°F (36°C) | 78°F (25°C) | 11.5 h/day |
| September | 31% | 13% | 9.4 | 90°F (32°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 10.2 h/day |
| October | 28% | 12% | 8.7 | 82°F (28°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 9 h/day |
| November | 31% | 10% | 9.2 | 70°F (21°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 7.1 h/day |
| December ✦ | 27% | 7% | 8.4 | 65°F (18°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 6.6 h/day |
Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5 reanalysis), daily data 2015–2024 for 30.27, -97.74. Rainy day ≥ 1 mm, heavy rain ≥ 10 mm. Climatology, not a forecast.
Best months for a wedding in Austin
Weighing low rain odds with comfortable temperatures (roughly 18–29 °C / 65–84 °F highs), the best months for an outdoor wedding in Austin are February and December.
When to be careful
May is the wettest month in Austin: rain falls on about 50% of days, and 20% of days bring heavy rain (10 mm or more). Book a solid backup if you marry then.
How to read these numbers
A "rainy day" is a day with at least 1 mm (0.04 in) of rain. A 30% chance means about 3 in 10 days in that month saw at least a little rain, often a short shower. For your exact date and venue, use our free rain odds tool.
Austin weather month by month
What a wedding day in Austin usually looks like in each month, from 10 years of daily weather records.
Austin weather in January
In January, it rains (1 mm or more) on 28% of days in Austin, about 8.7 days in the month, and 7% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 61°F (16°C), lows 42°F (6°C), with around 7.3 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Austin weather in February
In February, it rains (1 mm or more) on 33% of days in Austin, about 9.4 days in the month, and 6% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 65°F (18°C), lows 46°F (8°C), with around 6.9 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Austin weather in March
In March, it rains (1 mm or more) on 34% of days in Austin, about 10.4 days in the month, and 9% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 73°F (23°C), lows 54°F (12°C), with around 7.7 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Austin weather in April
In April, it rains (1 mm or more) on 41% of days in Austin, about 12.2 days in the month, and 13% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 79°F (26°C), lows 60°F (15°C), with around 8.7 hours of sunshine a day. One of the wettest months here: plan a covered ceremony or a tent from the start.
Austin weather in May
In May, it rains (1 mm or more) on 50% of days in Austin, about 15.5 days in the month, and 20% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 85°F (30°C), lows 68°F (20°C), with around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day. One of the wettest months here: plan a covered ceremony or a tent from the start.
Austin weather in June
In June, it rains (1 mm or more) on 37% of days in Austin, about 11.1 days in the month, and 12% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 91°F (33°C), lows 74°F (23°C), with around 11.3 hours of sunshine a day. One of the wettest months here: plan a covered ceremony or a tent from the start.
Austin weather in July
In July, it rains (1 mm or more) on 27% of days in Austin, about 8.3 days in the month, and 5% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 95°F (35°C), lows 77°F (25°C), with around 12.1 hours of sunshine a day. One of the driest months here: a good bet for an outdoor ceremony.
Austin weather in August
In August, it rains (1 mm or more) on 27% of days in Austin, about 8.4 days in the month, and 9% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 96°F (36°C), lows 78°F (25°C), with around 11.5 hours of sunshine a day. One of the driest months here: a good bet for an outdoor ceremony.
Austin weather in September
In September, it rains (1 mm or more) on 31% of days in Austin, about 9.4 days in the month, and 13% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 90°F (32°C), lows 73°F (23°C), with around 10.2 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Austin weather in October
In October, it rains (1 mm or more) on 28% of days in Austin, about 8.7 days in the month, and 12% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 82°F (28°C), lows 63°F (17°C), with around 9 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Austin weather in November
In November, it rains (1 mm or more) on 31% of days in Austin, about 9.2 days in the month, and 10% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 70°F (21°C), lows 53°F (12°C), with around 7.1 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Austin weather in December
In December, it rains (1 mm or more) on 27% of days in Austin, about 8.4 days in the month, and 7% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 65°F (18°C), lows 47°F (8°C), with around 6.6 hours of sunshine a day. One of the driest months here: a good bet for an outdoor ceremony.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to get married in Austin?
Based on 10 years of weather data, July is the driest month in Austin, with rain on about 27% of days and average highs around 95°F (35°C). Overall, the best months for an outdoor wedding there are February and December.
What is the rainiest month in Austin?
May is the rainiest month in Austin: on average 15.5 days of the month see at least 1 mm of rain, and about 20% of days bring heavy rain.
Will it rain on my wedding day in Austin?
Nobody can forecast your wedding day months ahead. What history shows is the chance of rain: in February it rains on about 33% of days in Austin. Check your exact date with our free rain odds tool, then watch the real forecast from about 7 days out.