Austin in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Austin in december 2026
The weather in Austin in december comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
tolerable weather 0.5cm
Weather at 6am
49°F
Clear/Sunny
42% of time
22%
12%
12%
Weather at 12pm
59°F
Clear/Sunny
47% of time
21%
16%
10%
Weather at 6pm
56°F
Clear/Sunny
52% of time
18%
15%
9%
Weather at 3am
50°F
44%
20%
15%
9%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Austin in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Austin in december.
The climate of Austin in december is tolerable
The weather in december in Austin is rather dry (with 2.8in of rainfall over 4 days). The weather is better from the previous month since in november it receives an average of 2.6in of precipitation over 4 days.
The climate is rather fresh here the month of december, but it is liveable when dressing warm. The high seasonal norm is 63°F. The seasonal minimum is 49°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of december in Austin is 56°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Austin in december with a maximum record of 88°F in 2021 and a minimum record of 25°F in 2016. You can expect to have about 15 days with temperatures up to 65°F, or 48% of time.
On average, in Austin, the days of december last 10:13. Sunrise is at 07:20 and sunset is at 17:33.
With proper weather, the month of december is okay (but not good) to go in Austin.
Austin: another month?
If you can push the dates of your trip to Austin forward, the month of january has a better weather forecast than december. more information
December: another location in the United States (USA)?
If you want to go to the United States (USA) in december, there are destinations with better weather than Austin:
In december, Miami (Florida) has perfect weather.
Furthermore, Hawaii (Honolulu), Houston, Myrtle Beach, Phoenix (Arizona), Carolina Beach and Dauphin Island (Alabama) have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Austin in december
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of the month of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 63°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 88°F (2021) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 25°F (2016) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 15 day(s) (48%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 2 day(s) (6%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 18km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.8in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (12%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.6in (2020) | ||||
| Snowfall | 0.5cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 79% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.13km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 40% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 7 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:20 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:33 | ||||
| Length of day | 10:13 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Austin in december 2025:
41°F to 45°F
36°F to 54°F
40°F to 65°F
49°F to 58°F
41°F to 54°F
47°F to 79°F
54°F to 72°F
36°F to 49°F
40°F to 68°F
49°F to 74°F
47°F to 70°F
54°F to 72°F
52°F to 61°F
47°F to 59°F
34°F to 52°F
49°F to 52°F
54°F to 59°F
61°F to 74°F
47°F to 67°F
50°F to 77°F
52°F to 61°F
54°F to 63°F
65°F to 70°F
67°F to 74°F
67°F to 74°F
67°F to 72°F
67°F to 72°F
68°F to 76°F
45°F to 58°F
43°F to 54°F
40°F to 70°F
Map: other cities in the United States (USA) in december
Cities near Austin:
| San Antonio (Texas) in december | good weather |
| Waco (Texas) in december | tolerable weather |
| Houston in december | good weather |
| Corpus Christi in december | good weather |
| Port Aransas in december | good weather |
| Dallas in december | tolerable weather |
| Galveston in december | good weather |
| McAllen in december | good weather |
| South Padre Island in december | good weather |
| Odessa in december | tolerable weather |
| Big Bend National Park (Texas) in december | tolerable weather |
| Louisiana in december | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
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Weather data for Austin in december:
Weather data for Austin for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Austin. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Austin can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Austin.