Don't Assume Dallas's Season Is Everywhere — Check These Forecasts — Austin

Drier outlooks than hanging around Dallas: Austin (79°F) and Big Spring (70°F).

By Travel With YouGee

Today

Austin, Texas

°F · Live via Google Weather

Today

79°F/ 70°F

Cloudy

20% chance · 0.02 in

What destinations match this weather decision this weekend?

Weekend highs and rain totals below are the evidence.

The question

What destinations match this weather decision this weekend?

Weekend comparison

DestinationHighRainMatchTravel
Austin, Texas79°F0.15"99%~182 mi drive
Big Spring, Texas70°F0.00"99%~275 mi drive
Lawrence, Kansas68°F0.15"99%~437 mi

Where to go

1. Austin, Texas

Rank 1 isn’t a trophy — it’s a forecast fit. Austin (Texas) lands near 79°F with only light rain on the books (~0.15 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 Austin’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. Big Spring, Texas

If you’re scanning for current recommendations, put Big Spring near the top of the list: weekend air around 70°F / 53°F, plus a dry outlook with little to no rain.

What makes Big Spring useful isn’t hype; it’s timing. For 2026-10-04, it reads like a place where you can help plan a short getaway around sit-outside terrace weather and still have a backup café if a cloud shows up.

Bottom line for Big Spring: it’s on this list because it supports current recommendations for sit-outside terrace weather, not because it always trends on social. That’s the difference between a real weather guide and a postcard.

Things to do

3. Lawrence, Kansas

68°F high · 0.15" rain · ~437 mi

Before you leave

Before you leave1
  • 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

Bottom line

Austin leads this weekend's board. Use the comparison table if you need a Plan B.

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Updated October 4, 2026. Not a substitute for local advisories.

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