October is Austin at its absolute best. The Austin City Limits Music Festival draws 450,000 attendees over two weekends. Temperatures are finally comfortable—warm days, cool nights, low humidity. Every patio, trail, and park is at its peak. For real estate, October often brings serious buyers and sellers who want to close before the holidays.
Peak crowdsPremium pricing
Weather in October
82°F
Avg High
60°F
Avg Low
74°F
Water Temp
4"
Rainfall
Perfect fall weather. Warm days, cool evenings. Low humidity. Best weather month in Austin.
October Highlights
- ★ACL Music Festival
- ★Perfect weather
- ★F1 Grand Prix
- ★Halloween on Sixth Street
Best Activities This Month
ACL Music Festival
★★★★★Two weekends of world-class music in Zilker Park.
All Outdoor Activities
★★★★★Perfect conditions for hiking, biking, paddling—everything.
Formula 1 US Grand Prix
★★★★★COTA hosts the US Grand Prix with world-class racing and concerts.
Halloween Events
★★★★★Sixth Street Halloween is legendary. Themed events city-wide.
Events in October
October Tips
- ACL weekends and F1 weekend require far-advance hotel bookings
- Non-event weekends in October are perfect for house hunting
- Best weather of the year—take advantage of every outdoor activity
- Halloween on Sixth Street is a massive Austin tradition