Austin
USA · Texas
Austin is the capital city of the U.S. state of Texas. With a population of 961,855 at the 2020 census, it is the 12th-most populous city in the U.S., fifth-most populous city in Texas, and second-most populous U.S. state capital, while the Austin metro area with an estimated 2.55 million residents is the 25th-largest metropolitan area in the nation. Austin is the county seat and most populous city of Travis County, with portions extending into Hays and Williamson counties. Incorporated on December 27, 1839, it has been one of the fastest-growing large cities in the United States since 2010.
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Things to do in Austin
- Lake Austin Sunset Boat Cruise – 1 - Hour Scenic Tour BYOB · 1 h · from $39 · 4.8/5 (498 reviews)
- Double Decker Austin Single Loop Sightseeing Tour · 1 h 30 min · from $36.81 · 4.8/5 (1,212 reviews)
- Best of Austin Small-Group Driving Tour with Local Guide · 2 h · from $53.04 · 4.9/5 (2,444 reviews)
- From Austin: Hill Country BBQ & Wine Shuttle · 4 h 30 min · from $74.69 · 4.9/5 (1,030 reviews)
- Austin Food Tour with Authentic Flavors, Tacos & 5 Food Tastings · 3 h · from $86.49 · 4.8/5 (1,102 reviews)
- Austin Electric Bike Tour: Let it Ride · 3 h · from $58.65 · 4.9/5 (1,045 reviews)
Weather by month in Austin
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29.7°C | -8.1°C | 58 mm |
| Feb | 32.5°C | -8.5°C | 45 mm |
| Mar | 33.6°C | -6.2°C | 73 mm |
| Apr | 38.4°C | 0.9°C | 63 mm |
| May | 40.3°C | 6.3°C | 111 mm |
| Jun | 43.4°C | 15.9°C | 78 mm |
| Jul | 44.6°C | 18.1°C | 60 mm |
| Aug | 44.2°C | 18.5°C | 63 mm |
| Sep | 42.4°C | 10.2°C | 87 mm |
| Oct | 38.1°C | 0.5°C | 95 mm |
| Nov | 31.6°C | -5°C | 59 mm |
| Dec | 29.1°C | -6.2°C | 49 mm |
Average daily high and low (°C) and rain per month (mm). Source: NASA POWER.
Practical facts
- Local time
- UTC-6 · Same time as Costa Rica
- Region
- Texas
- Main language
- English
- On the map
- 30.27° N, 97.74° W
Near Austin
- Marble Falls · 61 km away
- San Antonio · 118 km away
- Waco · 155 km away
- Houston · 235 km away
- Corpus Christi · 277 km away
- Port Aransas · 279 km away
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Where to stay
Austin Marriott Downtown
10/10 · 654 reviews
Hotel ZaZa Austin
9.8/10 · 659 reviews
Colton House Hotel
9.6/10 · 833 reviews
Austin Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels
9.5/10 · 251 reviews
Drury Inn & Suites Austin North
9.4/10 · 241 reviews
Canopy By Hilton Austin Downtown
9.2/10 · 416 reviews
The Otis Hotel Austin, Autograph Collection
9.2/10 · 352 reviews
Fairmont Austin
9.1/10 · 336 reviews
Hyatt Place Austin Downtown
9/10 · 1672 reviews
Aloft by Marriott Austin Downtown
9/10 · 1192 reviews