Best Weather Within Driving Distance of Austin — College Station

Trip planning that starts at home: College Station (89°F) and Fort Worth (86°F) beat Austin's forecast on temperature and rain this weekend.

By Travel With YouGee

Today through Sunday

College Station, Texas

°F · Live via Google Weather

Today

97°F/ 75°F

Mostly sunny

15% chance · 0.01 in

Wed

97°F/ 74°F

Partly sunny

10% chance ·

Thu

91°F/ 74°F

Cloudy

15% chance · 0.01 in

Fri

95°F/ 72°F

Sunny

0% chance ·

Sat

95°F/ 71°F

Sunny

15% chance · 0.00 in

Sun

95°F/ 72°F

Sunny

15% chance · 0.00 in

Austin is heading for ~95°F — where's meaningfully better weather?

If you're in Austin staring at 95°F, this weekend's shortlist starts with College Station (89°F).

Austin is heading for ~95°F — where's meaningfully better weather?

Where to go

1. College Station, Texas

College Station in Texas is one of the clearer matches for patio weather on this weekend’s board — a 89°F high and 71°F low with a dry outlook with little to no rain.

This is the kind of city 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 College Station’s 89°F high against how you actually want to feel outside — then lock the plan once it feels like weather you’ll love.

Where to eat

2. Fort Worth, Texas

Rank 2 isn’t a trophy — it’s a forecast fit. Fort Worth (Texas) lands near 86°F with only light rain on the books (~0.20 in), which is exactly the band people want for sit-outside terrace weather.

This is the kind of city 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 Fort Worth’s 86°F high against how you actually want to feel outside — then lock the plan once it feels like weather you’ll love.

Where to eat

3. Galveston, Texas

Galveston, Texas Photo: Wikipedia · Galveston, Texas

If you’re scanning for current recommendations, put Galveston near the top of the list: weekend air around 86°F / 77°F, plus only light rain on the books (~0.15 in).

Once the high sits near 86°F, Galveston becomes a food town as much as a weather town — patio dinners, casual spots, and a reason to linger after you’ve checked the forecast.

If you’re comparing two or three towns, weigh Galveston’s 86°F high against how you actually want to feel outside — then lock the plan once it feels like weather you’ll love.

Where to eat

Weekend comparison

DestinationHighRainMatchTravel
College Station, Texas89°F0.00"99%~87 mi drive
Fort Worth, Texas86°F0.20"99%~171 mi drive
Galveston, Texas86°F0.15"99%~189 mi drive

Weather checklist

Weather checklist3
  • Evening temperatures can drop from about 89°F to 71°F after sunset — pack a layer.
  • Daytime highs near 89°F — prioritize sun protection, breathable clothes, and water.
  • Strong sun is likely this week — SPF 30+ (SPF 50+ if you burn easily) is recommended.

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Updated September 14, 2026. Not a substitute for local advisories.

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