Austin has a humid subtropical climate with hot and long summers and mild winters. At the height of summer (June to August), temperatures average between 72°F (22°C) and 97°F (36°C). In winter (December to February), the temperatures stay well above freezing, averaging between 41°F (5°C) and 65°F (18°C). Humidity is at its highest between May and September, and rainfall is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year, with an average of seven rainy days per month.
