Weather in Austin in August
In an average August, Austin sees a daily high around 96°F and a low around 75°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 96°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 90°F to 101°F |
| Average low | 75°F |
| Typical low range | 72°F to 78°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
August records
The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.
High
Highest
108°F
2011-08-28
Lowest
75°F
2017-08-27
Low
Highest
82°F
2023-08-22
Lowest
61°F
1992-08-28
Feels-like
Highest
148°F
2023-08-10
Lowest
75°F
2017-08-27
Humidity
Highest
24.0 g/m³
2021-08-19
Lowest
10.6 g/m³
1981-08-09
Wind
Highest
28 mph
2017-08-27
Lowest
3 mph
1996-08-25
Gust
Highest
56 mph
2017-08-27
Lowest
12 mph
2025-08-03
Precip
Wettest
16.16 in
2017
Driest
0.06 in
2023
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