Can't Stand Another Rainy Orlando Weekend? Go Somewhere Drier — Springfield

Springfield (80°F) and Blacksburg (80°F) made this weekend shortlist for travelers leaving Orlando.

By Travel With YouGee

Today through Sunday

Springfield, Ohio

°F · Live via Google Weather

Today

93°F/ 72°F

Sunny

15% chance · 0.00 in

Thu

90°F/ 71°F

Sunny

15% chance · 0.00 in

Fri

89°F/ 71°F

Partly sunny

15% chance · 0.01 in

Sat

81°F/ 62°F

Scattered thunderstorms

65% chance · 0.13 in

Sun

80°F/ 60°F

Partly sunny

5% chance ·

Springfield, Ohio Photo: Wikipedia · Springfield, Ohio

If you're in Orlando staring at 89°F, this weekend's shortlist starts with Springfield (80°F).

The question

What destinations match this weather decision this weekend?

Weekend comparison

DestinationHighRainMatchTravel
Springfield, Ohio80°F0.18"99%~799 mi
Blacksburg, Virginia80°F0.05"99%~603 mi
Athens, Ohio82°F0.13"99%~747 mi

Where to go

1. Springfield, Ohio

Springfield in Ohio is one of the clearer matches for golf weather on this weekend’s board — a 80°F high and 55°F low with only light rain on the books (~0.18 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 2026-08-23 – 2026-08-30 should shortlist Springfield before the hotter or wetter options crowd the tab.

Use it as a concrete recommendation: fly or drive for golf weather, keep an eye on updates, and treat 80°F as your planning anchor — not a vague “nice weather somewhere.”

Things to do

2. Blacksburg, Virginia

Blacksburg, Virginia Photo: Wikipedia · Blacksburg, Virginia

Blacksburg in Virginia is one of the clearer matches for golf weather on this weekend’s board — a 80°F high and 61°F low with a dry outlook with little to no rain.

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 Blacksburg’s 80°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. Athens, Ohio

Athens, Ohio Photo: Wikipedia · Athens, Ohio

82°F high · 0.13" rain · ~747 mi

What to pack

What to pack2
  • Evening temperatures can drop from about 80°F to 55°F after sunset — pack a layer.
  • Rain is in the forecast — a compact shell or umbrella will save the day.
Packing checklist8
  • Closed-toe walking shoes — Better for cool temps and city miles
  • Compact umbrella — Showers are likely in the forecast
  • Light jacket or cardigan — Evenings and air-conditioned spaces
  • Rain jacket / shell — Stay dry without overheating
  • Sandals / flip-flops — Easy footwear for heat and water edges
  • Shorts / breathable bottoms — Stay cool when highs push into the 80s+
  • Waterproof shoes — Wet sidewalks and puddles
  • Golf shoes / soft spikes — Course-ready footwear

Bottom line

Start with Springfield (80°F). Compare the rest, then build the trip.

Keep planning


Updated August 23, 2026. Not a substitute for local advisories.

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