Although Texas summers can get warm, there are plenty of fun, cooling summer activities to partake in that make July a great time to visit. If you’re looking to avoid the heat, spend your afternoon visiting one of the premier museums around town like the Blanton Museum of Art, The Contemporary Jones Center, The Bullock Texas State History Museum, and more. Or embrace the summer sun and take a dip in a swimming hole like Barton Springs Pool which remains a cool 68 degrees year-round. After the sun goes down, catch some live music or a show at one of the multiple concert and theater series going on throughout the month of July. More Things To Do in Austin This Summer