Austin 78° · Hudson Valley 76° · Appleton 75°
Weekend highs and rain totals below are the evidence.
The question
What destinations match this weather decision this weekend?
Versus home
Home-area weekend high sits near 84°F. Here’s how the shortlist compares:
| Place | Weekend high | vs home |
|---|---|---|
| Austin | 78°F | similar |
| Hudson Valley | 76°F | 8° cooler |
| Appleton | 75°F | 9° cooler |
Weekend comparison
| Destination | High | Rain | Match | Travel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin, Minnesota | 78°F | 0.05" | 99% | ~785 mi |
| Hudson Valley, New York | 76°F | 0.07" | 99% | ~629 mi |
| Appleton, Wisconsin | 75°F | 0.08" | 99% | ~674 mi |
Where to go
1. Austin, Minnesota
If you’re scanning for current recommendations, put Austin near the top of the list: weekend air around 78°F / 60°F, plus a dry outlook with little to no rain.
Call it a hidden gem or a familiar favorite — either way, the point is the outlook. Travelers trying to find your perfect weather for 2026-09-05 – 2026-09-12 should shortlist Austin before the hotter or wetter options crowd the tab.
Use it as a concrete recommendation: fly or drive for dry weekends, keep an eye on updates, and treat 78°F as your planning anchor — not a vague “nice weather somewhere.”
Things to do
2. Hudson Valley, New York
Photo: Wikipedia · Hudson Valley
Rank 2 isn’t a trophy — it’s a forecast fit. Hudson Valley (New York) lands near 76°F with only light rain on the books (~0.07 in), which is exactly the band people want for the cleanest rain totals.
This is the kind of countryside stop you discover when you stop browsing generic guides and start asking for weather-perfect weekends. You can actually plan a trip around outdoor time here without pretending the sky will cooperate out of kindness.
If you’re comparing two or three towns, weigh Hudson Valley’s 76°F high against how you actually want to feel outside — then lock the plan once it feels like weather you’ll love.
Things to do
3. Appleton, Wisconsin
Photo: Wikipedia · Appleton, Wisconsin
75°F high · 0.08" rain · ~674 mi
Weather checklist
Weather checklist1
- Evening temperatures can drop from about 78°F to 60°F after sunset — pack a layer.
Bottom line
Start with Austin (78°F). Compare the rest, then build the trip.
Keep planning
Updated September 4, 2026. Not a substitute for local advisories.