Austin TX Travel Info: Average Weather Conditions and Best Time to Visit

The capital of the great state of Texas, Austin promises a warm, sub-tropical climate to its visitors during most times of the year. The weather in Austin is described as one with hot summers and mildly cold winters.

The city of Austin

http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/

For the Austin tourist, the perfect time to visit this beautiful city would be during the winter months of November-January. Since the city experiences below freezing temperatures for 24 days in the year around January(The lowest temperature ever recorded was -2 °F!), one would be most comfortable visiting Austin during early winters.

Wikipedia page on Austin's Climate

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austin#Climate

Summers would prove to be slightly less comfortable for the tourist, since Austin experiences hot summers with the highest temperature ever recorded being 112°F. The city is particularly hot and humid during the months of July and August.

In terms of extremes, snowfall is rare in Austin, but twice a year, the city may experience snowstorms that may leave it immobile for a day or two, although this phenomenon is highly unlikely.

If one visits this amazing city during the Spring time, however, one experiences pleasant weather, mildly warm days with temperatures no higher than 80°F and cool soothing nights. Around October all through the beginning of December, with calm, soothing temperatures would be the ideal time to visit Austin, though spring in the city brings with it unexpected thunderstorms.

Tripadvisor's Austin Page

http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g30196-i229-k1152178-Best_Time_of_Year_to_Visit-Austin_Texas.html

WikiTravel page for Austin

http://wikitravel.org/en/Austin