Austin has a humid subtropical climate where the summers tend to be very long and hot and winters tend to be short and mild. If you are visiting Austin for the first time, learn about its season to plan your trip. The following information will help you to judge as to when is the best time to visit Austin.

• Summer (June to August): The average temperature remains high in this season. Still the scorching heat of the day hours is unable to scare off the tourists from visiting this city. Hence, this off-season is perfect for travelers who avoid crowds.
• Autumn (September to November): The pleasant weather of this season opens up doors for many outdoor festivals and events.  That’s why, autumn is the peak season in Austin. If you have plans to visit this city in this season, make sure you book your accommodation couple of months back.
• Winter (December to February): Winter come for a short period of time. The temperature remains mild and snowfall is a rare feature of this season.
• Spring (March to May): Like autumn, spring is another popular season to visit Austin. The reason is the number of festivals that takes places in this part of the year. As a result, both the hotel deals and flight tickets shoot up.

Hence, if you are budget travelers summer and winter to some extent can be considered as the best time to visit Austin. Otherwise, the peak seasons like spring and autumn are there for your visit. But for these seasons, advance planning is highly recommended.