Home › Compare › Austin or Seattle
Austin or Seattle?
Both are culture, food and nature destinations in North America. Austin adds nightlife and music. Seattle adds architecture and mountains.
| Austin | Seattle | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Cost of a week | mid-priced | expensive |
| Crowds at peak | medium | medium |
| Best months | Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov | Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep |
| Warmest month | July, 36°C | August, 26°C |
| Coolest month | January, 17°C | December, 7°C |
| Known for | Barton Springs Pool, State Capitol, Congress Avenue Bridge, Zilker Park | Space Needle, Pike Place Market, Chihuly Garden and Glass, Olympic Sculpture Park |
Month by month, side by side
| Month | Austin | Seattle |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17°C | 8°C |
| Feb | 17°C | 8°C |
| Mar | 24°C | 11°C |
| Apr | 27°C | 14°C |
| May | 30°C | 18°C |
| Jun | 34°C | 22°C |
| Jul | 36°C | 25°C |
| Aug | 36°C | 26°C |
| Sep | 34°C | 22°C |
| Oct | 28°C | 16°C |
| Nov | 20°C | 10°C |
| Dec | 20°C | 7°C |
So which one?
Pick Austin if…
you want nightlife and music. It suits solo travellers particularly well. It also works in March, April, May, October, November, when Seattle is off-season.
Pick Seattle if…
you want architecture and mountains. It suits couples particularly well. It also works in June, July, August.
Both are at their best in September.
Book whichever wins
Common questions
Is Austin or Seattle cheaper?
Austin is mid-priced for a week, Seattle is expensive.
Which is warmer, Austin or Seattle?
Austin peaks at 36°C in July; Seattle peaks at 26°C in August.
Can you do both in one trip?
Yes — they are in the same country, so combining them is straightforward.
Temperatures are measured averages (ERA5, Open-Meteo). Hotel links are partner links — your price is unchanged.