Weather in Austin in May
In an average May, Austin sees a daily high around 85°F and a low around 67°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 85°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 78°F to 92°F |
| Average low | 67°F |
| Typical low range | 59°F to 74°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.20 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
100°F
2011-05-25
Lowest
63°F
1994-05-01
Low
Highest
79°F
2025-05-17
Lowest
44°F
2013-05-03
Feels-like
Highest
148°F
2004-05-31
Lowest
36°F
2013-05-03
Humidity
Highest
24.4 g/m³
2024-05-25
Lowest
4.9 g/m³
1984-05-09
Wind
Highest
24 mph
1983-05-01
Lowest
4 mph
2009-05-25
Gust
Highest
46 mph
1985-05-13
Lowest
9 mph
2007-05-13
Precip
Wettest
11.72 in
2021
Driest
0.49 in
1998
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