Pack or skip
Insect repellent for Austin in October
Verdict
Pack it
Warm (81°F) plus 6 rainy days = mosquito conditions.
Why
Austin in October averages highs of 81°F, lows of 58°F, 6 rainy days.
That climate means insect repellent earns its space in the bag. Warm (81°F) plus 6 rainy days = mosquito conditions.