Driest Weekend Near Austin — Skip the Washout — College Station

Drier outlooks than hanging around Austin: College Station (97°F) and Arlington (96°F).

By Travel With YouGee

Today through Sunday

College Station, Texas

°F · Live via Google Weather

Today

95°F/ 76°F

Sunny

15% chance · 0.00 in

Tue

96°F/ 75°F

Partly sunny

15% chance · 0.00 in

Wed

95°F/ 75°F

Mostly cloudy

15% chance · 0.00 in

Thu

96°F/ 75°F

Scattered thunderstorms

45% chance · 0.03 in

Fri

96°F/ 75°F

Scattered thunderstorms

30% chance · 0.02 in

Sat

97°F/ 75°F

Sunny

15% chance · 0.00 in

Sun

95°F/ 74°F

Partly sunny

15% chance · 0.00 in

What destinations match this weather decision this weekend?

Austin at ~98°F versus College Station (97°F): that gap is the decision.

The question

What destinations match this weather decision this weekend?

Where to go

Featured: College Station, Texas

College Station in Texas is one of the clearer matches for patio weather on this weekend’s board — a 97°F high and 75°F low with only light rain on the books (~0.07 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 2026-09-12 – 2026-09-13 should shortlist College Station before the hotter or wetter options crowd the tab.

Use it as a concrete recommendation: fly or drive for patio weather, keep an eye on updates, and treat 97°F as your planning anchor — not a vague “nice weather somewhere.”

Things to do

2. Arlington, Texas

Rank 2 isn’t a trophy — it’s a forecast fit. Arlington (Texas) lands near 96°F with only light rain on the books (~0.07 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 Arlington’s 96°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. Longview, Texas

94°F high · 0.07" rain · ~235 mi drive

Backup plan

If the outlook softens, shorten the outdoor block, keep a café fallback, and don’t force a full-day trail when showers show up.

Weekend comparison

DestinationHighRainMatchTravel
College Station, Texas97°F0.07"71%~87 mi drive
Arlington, Texas96°F0.07"72%~174 mi drive
Longview, Texas94°F0.07"76%~235 mi drive

Before you leave

Before you leave2
  • Evening temperatures can drop from about 97°F to 75°F after sunset — pack a layer.
  • Daytime highs near 97°F — prioritize sun protection, breathable clothes, and water.
Before you leave6
  • Check the destination weather window
  • Download airline app
  • Download offline maps
  • Confirm reservations (hotel, cars, tours)
  • Review airline baggage rules
  • Share itinerary with a trusted contact

FAQ — trip planning around weather

What destinations match this weather decision this weekend?

Based on this weekend’s forecasts, College Station (97°F high, 0.07" rain) ranks near the top for this decision — see the comparison table for the full shortlist.

How can I plan a trip based on weather?

Start with the forecast you want, shortlist places that match, then build the itinerary. That’s what YouGee does interactively — this guide is a snapshot of one decision.

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Updated September 7, 2026. Not a substitute for local advisories.

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