Temperature
Hot by day, mild at night.
87°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Austin
United States · North America
Hot afternoons and plenty of sun.
Good overall
Early to mid
Daytime high
87°F
Lows around 69°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
10 h/day
Air feel
Humid
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days, mostly brief and on-and-off. About 11 wet days, the highest monthly average.
35%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
10.2 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days, with humid periods.
66%May Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 84° and nights feel near 71°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotSwelteringNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
41%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
9 mphMay Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 85°F, easing to about 82°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning75°F
Rain24%
Cloud65%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityLow
Midday83°F
Rain23%
Cloud60%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon85°F
Rain18%
Cloud55%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening82°F
Rain11%
Cloud53%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityLow
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63 | 43 | 2.3 | 7 | 7.1 | 66 |
| Feb | 67 | 47 | 2.3 | 8 | 7.2 | 68 |
| Mar | 75 | 54 | 2.9 | 9 | 7.8 | 67 |
| Apr | 81 | 60 | 3.3 | 9 | 9.6 | 67 |
| May | 87 | 69 | 4.5 | 11 | 10.2 | 71 |
| Jun | 93 | 74 | 2.9 | 9 | 11.7 | 68 |
| Jul | 96 | 76 | 2.2 | 7 | 12.2 | 65 |
| Aug | 97 | 76 | 2.3 | 6 | 12.1 | 61 |
| Sep | 91 | 71 | 2.8 | 7 | 10.3 | 65 |
| Oct | 83 | 62 | 3.3 | 7 | 9.0 | 66 |
| Nov | 72 | 53 | 2.9 | 7 | 7.5 | 69 |
| Dec | 65 | 46 | 2.3 | 7 | 6.6 | 68 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
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