Will it rain in
Austin today?
Live hourly rain forecast and run verdict for Austin, Texas, US.
Running in Austin means dealing with central Texas humidity, flash flood warnings, and blazing summer heat. Whether it's a sweaty sunrise run around Lady Bird Lake, an afternoon thunderstorm rolling through the Hill Country, or a rare cold snap, knowing whether to head out before you lace up matters. RainOrRun checks live conditions in Austin right now and gives you an instant verdict — plus the best hourly window if the weather's on the fence. We'll also recommend the right gear for whatever Austin's unpredictable Texas weather is throwing at you today.
What to wear
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How often does it rain in Austin?
Austin records around 1237mm of rain a year, spread across about 118 days — roughly 32% of all days, or 10 days in an average month. That puts Austin mid-pack: rain interrupts roughly one run in three, so it pays to check the hourly forecast before a long run, but you will not be running in waterproofs week after week.
The wettest month is May, averaging 194mm across about 16 rainy days. The driest is July, with 62mm over roughly 8 days. Average lows bottom out around 5.7°C in January — long-sleeve and light-glove weather rather than full winter kit. At the other end, August averages 35.5°C highs — hot enough that early morning and evening are the sensible windows, and hydration matters more than waterproofing.
Those are ten-year averages, not a forecast. What actually matters on the day is the next twelve hours — which is what the live verdict and hourly strip at the top of this page are for.
| Month | Rainfall | Rainy days | Avg high | Avg low |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74mm | 9 | 16°C | 5.7°C |
| February | 81mm | 9 | 18.3°C | 7.5°C |
| March | 83mm | 10 | 23°C | 12.3°C |
| April | 133mm | 12 | 26.1°C | 15.4°C |
| May | 194mm | 16 | 29.4°C | 19.8°C |
| June | 105mm | 11 | 33°C | 23.2°C |
| July | 62mm | 8 | 35.2°C | 24.8°C |
| August | 118mm | 8 | 35.5°C | 25.3°C |
| September | 103mm | 9 | 32.1°C | 22.6°C |
| October | 113mm | 9 | 27.7°C | 17.2°C |
| November | 84mm | 9 | 21.2°C | 11.5°C |
| December | 87mm | 8 | 18.1°C | 8.2°C |
Historical data: Open-Meteo archive, 2015–2024. A “rainy day” means at least 1mm of precipitation.
Running in Austin: common questions
Will it rain in Austin today?
The forecast card at the top of this page shows Austin's rain probability for the current hour, plus an hour-by-hour breakdown for the rest of the day, using live Open-Meteo data. Historically, Austin sees rain on about 118 days a year, so on any given day there is roughly a 32% chance of some rain falling.
Is it a good day to run in Austin?
RainOrRun scores the live Austin forecast on rain probability, rainfall amount, temperature, wind speed and severe weather, then returns a single verdict: Go, Maybe, or Don't Bother. A Maybe means conditions are borderline and it is worth picking your window rather than skipping the run.
What is the best time to run in Austin today?
The hourly strip above highlights the best single window of the day for Austin — the hour combining the lowest rain probability with the most comfortable temperature. You can also check up to eight days ahead using the date picker if you are planning a long run or a race.
What should I wear running in Austin today?
The gear section on this page updates with the live Austin forecast: a waterproof jacket and peaked cap when rain probability goes above 40%, a thermal base layer and gloves below 8 degrees Celsius, and a high-vis vest when wind or low light make you harder to see.
What is the wettest month in Austin?
May is the wettest month in Austin, averaging 194mm of rain across about 16 rainy days. July is the driest, with around 62mm over roughly 8 days. Figures are ten-year averages covering 2015 to 2024.
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