Monday, October 19, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 2:12 AM CDT
62°F and clear at peak. Wind 5 mph from the E, dew point 43°F.
January and December are the best running months in Austin, scoring 85 and 85 on the FitScore scale with mornings near 42°F and afternoon highs around 61°F. August is the toughest month: sticky dew points averaging 69°F alongside highs of 96°F drag the average FitScore down to 46 — plan on pre-dawn starts. Across the full year, Austin ranks #156 of 200 U.S. running cities, with an annual FitScore of 70 (national median: 74). 7 months of the year score 70 or better.
Based on 2015–2024 daily weather history (Open-Meteo ERA5), scored against 200 U.S. cities. Monthly FitScore reflects each day’s best running window.
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Based on today's FitScore analysis, the best time to run is All day with a peak FitScore of 100/100. Check the hourly breakdown above for detailed conditions throughout the day.
The best months for running in Austin are January, December, and February, with average FitScores of 85, 85, and 83 based on a decade of daily weather history. The most challenging is August (FitScore 46). Lady Bird Lake trail is partially shaded but still brutal by 9 AM. Cedar season (Dec–Feb) hits allergies hard.
Historically, October in Austin averages a FitScore of 76/100 — good running weather — with highs around 82°F, lows around 63°F, dew points near 57°F, and 6.3 days of measurable rain. That's below the national median of 86 for October.
FitScore rates each hour from 0–100 for outdoor exercise based on temperature, humidity, dew point, wind, precipitation probability, UV index, and air quality. Higher scores mean better conditions.