If you're in Austin staring at 81°F, this weekend's shortlist starts with Arlington (79°F).
The question
Where near Austin has 75°F weather this weekend?
Why this weekend
The useful question isn’t “where’s beautiful?” It’s “where does the outlook support the trip you want for 2026-10-03 – 2026-10-04?”
Most “where to go” posts never mention the weather. This one does. For 2026-10-03 – 2026-10-04, these places actually fit hiking weather so you can find your perfect weather instead of guessing.
You’ll see the same intent language we use when people ask for weather-perfect weekends: plan around the forecast, find places that fit, discover something unique, and get recommendations that feel current. The numbers under each city are why this isn’t fluff.
Below, start with Arlington (around 79°F) and keep scrolling. Use it like a briefing: skim the highs, read the short writeups, then plan your weekend around the matches that feel right.
Weekend comparison
| Destination | High | Rain | Match | Travel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington, Texas | 79°F | 0.17" | 99% | ~174 mi drive |
| Dallas, Texas | 79°F | 0.20" | 99% | ~182 mi drive |
| San Antonio, Texas | 83°F | 0.10" | 95% | ~74 mi drive |
Where to go
1. Arlington, Texas
If you’re scanning for current recommendations, put Arlington near the top of the list: weekend air around 79°F / 65°F, plus only light rain on the books (~0.17 in).
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 79°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
2. Dallas, Texas
Dallas in Texas is one of the clearer matches for hiking weather on this weekend’s board — a 79°F high and 66°F low with only light rain on the books (~0.20 in).
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 Dallas’s 79°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. San Antonio, Texas
Photo: Wikipedia · San Antonio
San Antonio in Texas is one of the clearer matches for hiking weather on this weekend’s board — a 83°F high and 70°F low with only light rain on the books (~0.10 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 2026-10-03 – 2026-10-04 should shortlist San Antonio before the hotter or wetter options crowd the tab.
Use it as a concrete recommendation: fly or drive for hiking weather, keep an eye on updates, and treat 83°F as your planning anchor — not a vague “nice weather somewhere.”
Things to do
Getting there
Several options sit under ~250 miles — treat them as day-trip or easy overnight drives rather than flights.
- Arlington: ~174 mi drive
- Dallas: ~182 mi drive
- San Antonio: ~74 mi drive
Weather checklist
Weather checklist1
- Rain is in the forecast — a compact shell or umbrella will save the day.
Keep planning
Updated September 28, 2026. Not a substitute for local advisories.