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When it comes to planning your trip to Austin, you might want to take the weather into account. Summer is — HOT! HOT! HOT! — but not in the good way. Temperatures can regularly climb into the 100s and even worse, it’s often not a dry heat. High humidity is frequently piled on top of the heat. These extreme conditions may leave you wondering what on earth possessed you to make the trip and why so many people are deciding to call this city home. Visit any other time of the year and you’ll totally understand what makes this area so desirable.

Spring in Austin is delightful. March through April brings cool, fresh clear weather to the area and the average temperatures are in the 70’s. Mother Nature seems to have thoughtfully arranged the mild, generally dry weather in which to enjoy her glorious floral arrangements. Wildflowers bloom throughout central Texas creating lush carpet of extravagant colors. Many people choose to visit between October and April when the weather is usually mild and pleasant. Fall foliage in this leafy area is another treat, and it's hard to beat a Texas evening by a cozy fireplace — admittedly more for show than for warmth in Austin, which generally enjoys mild winters.

One last thing to keep in mind when visiting Austin — book your hotel room early. In spite of the climate, summer season is busy, but you also have to worry about legislative sessions and University of Texas events (graduation, or home-team games). These happenings can cause hotels rooms to book up quickly.

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