Places to Avoid a Rainy Weekend Near Austin — Matehuala

Drier outlooks than hanging around Austin: Matehuala (87°F) and Joplin (88°F).

By Travel With YouGee

Today through Sunday

Matehuala, San Luis Potosí

°F · Live via Google Weather

Today

86°F/ 63°F

Sunny

35% chance · 0.02 in

Thu

87°F/ 62°F

Partly sunny

15% chance · 0.00 in

Fri

88°F/ 64°F

Partly sunny

10% chance ·

Sat

87°F/ 64°F

Light rain

45% chance · 0.03 in

Sun

85°F/ 63°F

Partly sunny

20% chance · 0.01 in

What destinations match this weather decision this weekend?

2026-08-22 – 2026-08-23 doesn't have to be a wash. Here's a clearer weather Plan B.

The question

What destinations match this weather decision this weekend?

Weather watch

Before you lock flights or a hotel deposit, read the weekend outlook. Matehuala is on this shortlist with a 87°F high and 0.05" of rain — use that as a reality check, not a guarantee.

Weekend comparison

DestinationHighRainMatchTravel
Matehuala, San Luis Potosí87°F0.05"99%~491 mi
Joplin, Missouri88°F0.10"99%~506 mi
Farmington, Missouri85°F0.10"99%~667 mi

Where to go

1. Matehuala, San Luis Potosí

Matehuala in San Luis Potosí is one of the clearer matches for dry weekends on this weekend’s board — a 87°F high and 60°F low with 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 2026-08-22 – 2026-08-23 should shortlist Matehuala 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 87°F as your planning anchor — not a vague “nice weather somewhere.”

Things to do

2. Joplin, Missouri

Rank 2 isn’t a trophy — it’s a forecast fit. Joplin (Missouri) lands near 88°F with only light rain on the books (~0.10 in), which is exactly the band people want for the cleanest rain totals.

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 – 2026-08-23 should shortlist Joplin 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 88°F as your planning anchor — not a vague “nice weather somewhere.”

Things to do

3. Farmington, Missouri

85°F high · 0.10" rain · ~667 mi

Backup plan

Have a Plan B before you drive: indoor museums, coffee, or a neighborhood walk under cover beats canceling the whole weekend.

Before you leave

Before you leave2
  • Evening temperatures can drop from about 87°F to 60°F after sunset — pack a layer.
  • Daytime highs near 87°F — prioritize sun protection, breathable clothes, and water.
Before you leave6
  • Check the destination weather window
  • Download airline app
  • Download offline maps
  • Get some local currency or notify your bank
  • Confirm reservations (hotel, cars, tours)
  • Review airline baggage rules

Keep planning


Updated August 18, 2026. Not a substitute for local advisories.

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