May · United States
Best time to visit Austin in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Austin in May
Average temperature 25°C, 214 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 76% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
5.7/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 25°C
- Rainfall
- 214 mm
- Humidity
- 76%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Austin scores 5.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 25°C, 214 mm of rain, and roughly 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Live-music nights and BBQ patios feel most comfortable January through March.
May in Austin: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
May averages 25°C (76°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.
214 mm makes this the wettest stretch of the year, though about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still appear — keep an indoor fallback ready.
It scores 5.7/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 8.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? March scores 3.1 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Austin in May?
- In May, Austin averages 25°C, 214 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.7/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Austin?
- May earns a 5.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Austin in May?
- Expect about 214 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 76% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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