Can't Stand Another Rainy Austin Weekend? Go Somewhere Drier — Durango

Durango (70°F) and Las Cruces (82°F) made this weekend shortlist for travelers leaving Austin.

By Travel With YouGee

Today through Sunday

Durango, Colorado

°F · Live via Google Weather

Today

72°F/ 54°F

Light rain

65% chance · 0.07 in

Wed

64°F/ 55°F

Rain

65% chance · 0.32 in

Thu

67°F/ 53°F

Cloudy

55% chance · 0.15 in

Fri

70°F/ 50°F

Partly sunny

15% chance · 0.02 in

Sat

71°F/ 47°F

Partly sunny

15% chance · 0.00 in

Sun

69°F/ 45°F

Sunny

0% chance ·

Weekend highs and rain totals below are the evidence — not vibes.

The question

What destinations match this weather decision this weekend?

Weekend comparison

DestinationHighRainMatchTravel
Durango, Colorado70°F0.15"97%~756 mi
Las Cruces, New Mexico82°F0.15"99%~552 mi
South Padre Island, Texas85°F0.15"94%~292 mi drive

Where to go

1. Durango, Colorado

Durango in Colorado is one of the clearer matches for golf weather on this weekend’s board — a 70°F high and 48°F low with only light rain on the books (~0.15 in).

What makes Durango useful isn’t hype; it’s timing. For 2026-09-19 – 2026-09-20, it reads like a place where you can help plan a short getaway around dry, mild course days and still have a backup café if a cloud shows up.

Bottom line for Durango: it’s on this list because it supports current recommendations for dry, mild course days, not because it always trends on social. That’s the difference between a real weather guide and a postcard.

Things to do

2. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Rank 2 isn’t a trophy — it’s a forecast fit. Las Cruces (New Mexico) lands near 82°F with only light rain on the books (~0.15 in), which is exactly the band people want for dry, mild course days.

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 Las Cruces’s 82°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. South Padre Island, Texas

85°F high · 0.15" rain · ~292 mi drive

Before you leave

Before you leave2
  • Evening temperatures can drop from about 70°F to 48°F after sunset — pack a layer.
  • Rain is in the forecast — a compact shell or umbrella will save the day.
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, Durango (70°F high, 0.15" 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.

What are the best vacation planning websites for weather?

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

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