Austin in April
The sweet spot
The short answer
April is the best month to visit Austin.
The sweet spot: comfortable weather, plenty happening and fewer extremes than summer.
9/10 overall15–26°CMedium crowds$$ (Medium)
Weather9/10
Crowds6/10
Prices6/10
Events8/10
April in detail
What April actually feels like
- Weather
- 15–26°C
- Warm and comfortable — ideal for being outside all day
- Crowds
- Medium
- Busy but manageable, without SXSW's extremes
- Prices
- $$ (Medium)
- Medium — fair rates for the quality of the month
+One of the best periods in Austin — great weather without the peak summer heat.
–Everyone else has noticed too, so expect medium crowds.
My tip for April
April weekends book up fast — lock in hotels a few months ahead for the best choice.
- Live music
- Patios
- Exploring
- Nightlife
How April compares
Against the other eleven months
1st of 12 overall in Austin, 1st for weather, 5th for space, 3rd for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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One of the best periods in Austin — great weather without the peak summer heat.
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