Austin, TX weather in July
July in Austin: hot, oppressively humid and mostly dry. Highs 97°F, lows 75°F, about 5 days with rain. This is the peak of the warm season in Austin. Midday heat is the main thing to plan around.
- Normal high
- 97°F
- Normal low
- 75°F
- Wet days
- 5
- 2.0 in total
- Muggy days
- 29
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 95°F | 99°F |
| Normal low | 74°F | 76°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 21% | 14% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:32 am / 8:36 pm | 6:49 am / 8:25 pm |
| Daylight | 14.1 h | 13.6 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Central Time).
A typical July day
- 6 am75°Fdew point 70°F
- 9 am83°Fdew point 69°F
- Noon91°Fdew point 66°F
- 3 pm94°Fdew point 65°F
- 6 pm92°Fdew point 65°F
- 9 pm84°Fdew point 67°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Robert Gray AAF (56 mi away); average wind 9 mph; clear or few clouds in 47% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 33%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more29 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more29 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow5 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in3 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
Average days per July, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in July
Normal precipitation is 2.0 in; a dry July brings about 0.3 in and a wet one about 2.9 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How July varies from year to year
- Warmest July, 1991-20202011: average high 102°F
- Coolest July2007: average high 89°F
- Wettest July2007: 9.8 in
- Driest July1993: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading110°F (July 23, 2018)
- Lowest reading63°F (July 25, 2019)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
July compared with June and August
| June | July | August | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 93°F | 97°F | 98°F |
| Normal low | 73°F | 75°F | 75°F |
| Wet days | 7 | 5 | 5 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 14.1 h | 13.9 h | 13.2 h |
Highs change by +4°F from June and +1°F into August.
Nearby alternatives in July
- Cooler: Galveston, TX189 mi · high 91°F · 8 wet days
How Austin ranks in July
- Normal high32nd warmest of 378 cities; 10th of 38 in Texas
- Wet days104th driest of 378
- Comfortable days311th most of 340
What to pack for Austin in July
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 97°F and about 29 muggy days
Heating and cooling
July has 0 heating degree days and 645 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 14% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Austin in July?
The normal high is 97°F and the normal low is 75°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 110°F (July 23, 2018).
Does it rain a lot in Austin in July?
About 5 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.0 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 2007 (9.8 in); the driest was in 1993, with no measurable precipitation.
Is July a good time to visit Austin?
July ranks 11th of 12 months on our comfort score for Austin (36 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days and about 29 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are February, March and November.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Austin-Camp Mabry (USW00013958), 3.9 mi NNW of the city center, 670 ft (183 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Robert Gray AAF (USW00003902), 56 mi N of the city center, 1,015 ft (528 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Austin-Camp Mabry (722544-13958), 3.9 mi NNW of the city center, 670 ft (183 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.