Weather in Austin, Texas, United States in May
In an average May, Austin sees a daily high around 87°F and a low around 65°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 87°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 79°F to 96°F |
| Average low | 65°F |
| Typical low range | 57°F to 72°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.20 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
107°F
1984-05-05
Lowest
61°F
2011-05-02
Low
Highest
77°F
2025-05-19
Lowest
43°F
2013-05-03
Feels-like
Highest
147°F
2004-05-31
Lowest
34°F
2013-05-03
Humidity
Highest
22.8 g/m³
2024-05-26
Lowest
4.3 g/m³
2013-05-03
Wind
Highest
28 mph
2014-05-13
Lowest
4 mph
2026-05-25
Precip
Wettest
12.51 in
2015
Driest
0.63 in
1998
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