Texas weather in August
The state broadly agrees with itself in August: afternoons run 98° in Austin and 92° in Galveston, with everywhere else in between.
Based on 8 weather stations. Eight stations across a state the size of several — El Paso to Galveston spans two time zones and at least two climates, and the rows below keep them apart.
Hill Country & Central Texas
Highs 96–98°, nights around 75°, and 2.1–2.7 in of rain in a typical August.
| Place | Highs / lows | Wet days | The short version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin | 98° / 75° | 3 | The hottest month, plainly — plan for shade and cold water. |
| San Antonio | 96° / 75° | 3 | The hottest stretch of summer, and the driest of it too. |
North Texas
Highs near 96°, nights around 76°, and 2.2 in of rain in a typical August.
| Place | Highs / lows | Wet days | The short version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 96° / 76° | 3 | The peak of it — heat radiating back off the concrete. |
Houston & the Upper Coast
Highs 92–95°, nights 75–80°, and 4.7–4.8 in of rain in a typical August.
South Texas Coast
Highs 95–96°, nights 76–78°, and 2.2–2.8 in of rain in a typical August.
| Place | Highs / lows | Wet days | The short version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi | 95° / 76° | 4 | Air conditioning is the destination; the beach is the excuse. |
| South Padre Island | 96° / 78° | 4 | The hottest sand of the year. Plan around the water. |
Far West Texas
Highs near 94°, nights around 72°, and 1.7 in of rain in a typical August.
| Place | Highs / lows | Wet days | The short version |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso | 94° / 72° | 4 | Sticky by local standards, green in the desert, chile everywhere. |
Each place above has its own page for the full story — what the month feels like, what to pack, and whether the timing is right.