Appleton 76° · Madison 77° · Jacksonville 82°
2026-08-22 – 2026-08-30 doesn't have to be a wash. Here's a clearer weather Plan B.
The question
What destinations match this weather decision this weekend?
Versus home
Home-area weekend high sits near 81°F. Here’s how the shortlist compares:
| Place | Weekend high | vs home |
|---|---|---|
| Appleton | 76°F | similar |
| Madison | 77°F | similar |
| Jacksonville | 82°F | similar |
Weekend comparison
| Destination | High | Rain | Match | Travel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton, Wisconsin | 76°F | 0.10" | 99% | ~674 mi |
| Madison, Wisconsin | 77°F | 0.11" | 99% | ~632 mi |
| Jacksonville, Illinois | 82°F | 0.11" | 99% | ~507 mi |
Where to go
Featured: Appleton, Wisconsin
If you’re scanning for current recommendations, put Appleton near the top of the list: weekend air around 76°F / 58°F, plus only light rain on the books (~0.10 in).
Call it a hidden gem or a familiar favorite — either way, the point is the outlook. Travelers trying to find your perfect weather for 2026-08-22 – 2026-08-30 should shortlist Appleton before the hotter or wetter options crowd the tab.
Use it as a concrete recommendation: fly or drive for golf weather, keep an eye on updates, and treat 76°F as your planning anchor — not a vague “nice weather somewhere.”
Things to do
2. Madison, Wisconsin
Madison in Wisconsin is one of the clearer matches for golf weather on this weekend’s board — a 77°F high and 58°F low with only light rain on the books (~0.11 in).
Call it a hidden gem or a familiar favorite — either way, the point is the outlook. Travelers trying to find your perfect weather for 2026-08-22 – 2026-08-30 should shortlist Madison before the hotter or wetter options crowd the tab.
Use it as a concrete recommendation: fly or drive for golf weather, keep an eye on updates, and treat 77°F as your planning anchor — not a vague “nice weather somewhere.”
Things to do
3. Jacksonville, Illinois
Photo: Wikipedia · Jacksonville, Illinois
82°F high · 0.11" rain · ~507 mi
Weather checklist
Weather checklist1
- Evening temperatures can drop from about 76°F to 58°F after sunset — pack a layer.
Bottom line
Start with Appleton (76°F). Compare the rest, then build the trip.
Keep planning
Updated August 22, 2026. Not a substitute for local advisories.