Austin: Best Time to Visit, Mar–May & Oct–Nov | Trailwind

City guideUnited StatesBest time to visit Austin: Mar–May & Oct–Nov. Live music, smoked brisket, and green water. Weather and timing on Trailwind.

Best time: Mar–May & Oct–Nov

Country: 🇺🇸 United States

Region: Texas

Population: 2.3M metro

Currency: USD

Language: English

Timezone: UTC-05:00

Nearest airport: Austin-Bergstrom (AUS)

The lay of the landAustin is Texas with the collar unbuttoned: live music every night, brisket worth queuing for at dawn, and cold spring-fed swimming holes to sweat it out. The Capitol's laid-back creative streak has survived a tech boom that keeps trying to citify it. Come hungry, bring a swimsuit, and follow the sound of a band down Sixth Street.When to goThe sweet spot is Mar–May & Oct–Nov. Plan around it and you will catch Austin close to its best.Getting thereFly into Austin-Bergstrom (AUS). From there Austin is an easy hop to the center.Know before you go

Barbecue joints like Franklin sell out; arrive well before opening or go on a weekday.

Summer afternoons are brutally hot; plan outdoor time for morning or evening.

Sixth Street is the bar strip; Rainey Street is the mellower alternative.

Swim in Barton Springs to cool off; it stays about 68F year-round.

What to see

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, The Austin-born dine-in cinema beloved by cinephiles for its strict no-talking policy, curated programming, and themed feasts.

The Austonian, The Austonian is a residential skyscraper in Downtown Austin, Texas, USA. At 683 feet (208 m) tall with 56 floors, the building is the third tallest in Austin, overtaking the 360 Condominiums and behind The Independent and Sixth and Guadalupe. It is also the third tallest building in Texas outside of Houston and Dallas, and the second tallest all-residential building in North America west of the Mississippi River.

Texas State Capitol, A pink-granite dome taller than the US Capitol, at the head of Congress Avenue.

South Congress Avenue, A strip of vintage shops, food trucks and live music south of the river.

Lady Bird Lake, The downtown reservoir ringed by a beloved hike-and-bike trail.

Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum, The Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum, also known as the LBJ Presidential Library, is the presidential library and museum of Lyndon Baines Johnson, the 36th president of the United States (1963–1969). It is located on the grounds of the University of Texas at Austin, and is one of 15 presidential libraries administered by the National Archives and Records Administration.

Barton Springs Pool, A spring-fed natural pool that stays a cool 68F year-round.

Mount Bonnell, The city's highest point, with a stair-climb to Hill Country and river views.

Where to eat

Comedor, Sleek downtown modern Mexican from Philip Speer and chef Gabe Erales.

Uchi, Tyson Cole's inventive sushi house: the restaurant that put Austin dining on the map.

la Barbecue, LeAnn Mueller's East Austin pit: brisket and beef ribs that rival any in town.

Franklin Barbecue, Aaron Franklin's brisket: the James Beard-winning smoke that people queue hours for.

Terry Black's Barbecue, A sprawling Barton Springs Road pit from the fourth generation of a Texas BBQ family.

Loro, Aaron Franklin and Tyson Cole's Asian smokehouse mashup: smoked meats meet Thai flavors.

Suerte, Masa milled in-house: modern interior-Mexican cooking and the famous suadero.

Justine's Brasserie, Late-night East Austin French brasserie: steak frites, oysters, and cool-kid ambiance.

Pairs well with

Mount Bonnell, 4 mi away

Lost Creek, 6 mi away

Circuit of the Americas, 11 mi away

Fredericksburg, 67 mi away

Frequently asked questionsWhen is the best time to visit Austin?The best time to visit Austin is Mar–May & Oct–Nov, in United States.Where is Austin?Austin is in United States. The nearest major airport is Austin-Bergstrom (AUS).What is Austin known for?Live music, smoked brisket, and green water.Austin month by month: when to visitWhat to plan a trip around, month by month. Jump to a month: March · April · May · June · July · August · September · October · NovemberMarch in AustinWhat's on in Austin in March: One of the best months to visit Austin. Typical daytime highs around 24°C.

Texas Hill Country Bluebonnets, Late March to mid-April 2027

April in AustinWhat's on in Austin in April: One of the best months to visit Austin. Typical daytime highs around 26°C.

Texas Hill Country Bluebonnets, Late March to mid-April 2027

May in AustinAustin in May. One of the best months to visit Austin. Typical daytime highs around 30°C.June in AustinWhat's on in Austin in June: Typical daytime highs around 34°C.

Central Texas Bat Emergence, June to August 2027

July in AustinWhat's on in Austin in July: Typical daytime highs around 35°C.

Central Texas Bat Emergence, June to August 2027

August in AustinWhat's on in Austin in August: Typical daytime highs around 36°C.

Central Texas Bat Emergence, June to August 2027

September in AustinWhat's on in Austin in September: Typical daytime highs around 33°C.

Central Texas Bat Emergence, June to August 2027

October in AustinAustin in October. One of the best months to visit Austin. Typical daytime highs around 29°C.November in AustinAustin in November. One of the best months to visit Austin. Typical daytime highs around 22°C.Nearby on TrailwindMore to see near Austin:

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

Texas State Capitol

South Congress Avenue

Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum

Barton Springs Pool

Circuit of the Americas

Tower of the Americas

San Antonio River Walk

Mission San Jose

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