Best Time to Visit Austin for Backpacking | Weather by Month

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Backpacking Potential

90/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

March, April, November

Avoid

May, June, July, August, September

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Weather

10°C – 30°C

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Precipitation

Generally dry

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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Austin?

The best time to visit Austin for backpacking is March, April, November, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to explore where to stay and what to do in advance.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Austin

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	66Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	10°	16°	57	7.7	67%	shoulder
February	84Excellent Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	13°	19°	53	6.3	67%	shoulder
March	90Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	17°	23°	64	8.3	67%	shoulder
April	89Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	21°	27°	65	6.7	68%	shoulder
May	78Good Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	25°	30°	119	8.8	72%	shoulder
June	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	28°	34°	95	7.2	71%	shoulder
July	45Poor Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	30°	36°	52	5.5	66%	shoulder
August	45Poor Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly.	30°	36°	48	5.6	65%	dry
September	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	27°	33°	87	7.4	69%	shoulder
October	55Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	22°	28°	99	6.9	69%	shoulder
November	89Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	16°	22°	61	6.8	71%	shoulder
December	72Good Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	11°	17°	58	7.3	70%	shoulder