Austin · May
Run in the morning.
Comfortable average high of 85°F, dipping to 67°F at night. Expect 19 rain days — plan around the radar. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
Avg high / low
85° / 67°F
Humidity
74%
Rain days
19/mo
Wind
13 mph
What May feels like in Austin
Sunrise
06:36
Mid-month average
Sunset
20:18
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Austin in May
The kit for May in Austin: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
May vs the surrounding months
vs April
+6° avg high
+4 rain days
Austin in April →
May
85°F avg high
19 rain days
Best: morning
vs June
-6° avg high
+4 rain days
Austin in June →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Austin in May?+
Morning. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
What's the average temperature in Austin in May?+
Average high 85°F, average low 67°F.
How does May compare to surrounding months in Austin?+
Compared to April (avg high 79°F), May is warmer. Compared to June (avg high 91°F), May is cooler.
Does it rain often in Austin in May?+
Expect about 19 measurable rain days in May, on average.