Austin is waking up to clear skies and calm conditions Saturday before temperatures climb toward a summer-like 88 degrees. The early morning temperature is around the mid-60s, with humidity still noticeable before sunshine takes over. No watches or warnings are in effect for the area.
Warm Afternoon With Gusty Southeast Winds
Saturday will be mostly sunny, with east-southeast winds increasing to 5 to 10 mph and occasional gusts near 20 mph. Temperatures should peak around 88 degrees during the afternoon, making it a hot one for outdoor plans even as the breeze provides some relief.
How Saturday’s High Compares
At 88 degrees, Saturday’s forecast high would be 8 degrees above the normal high for the date. According to the National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio, the normal maximum temperature at Austin Camp Mabry for October 24, 2026, is 80 degrees.
Saturday night will turn partly cloudy, with temperatures settling near 62 degrees. Sunday will be slightly cooler but still warm, reaching about 84 degrees under mostly cloudy skies and light southeast winds.
Rain Chances Return Tuesday
The warm pattern continues Monday, when Austin is expected to reach about 83 degrees under partly sunny skies. Rain chances remain minimal Monday night, but a slight chance of showers arrives Tuesday after 7 a.m., with a high near 80 and a 20% chance of precipitation.
Wednesday brings another warm afternoon near 84 degrees and a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. The odds increase Thursday, when scattered showers and thunderstorms could develop after 1 p.m., followed by a wetter Friday with a 40% chance of rain and a high near 79 degrees.
A Mild Stretch With A Wetter Finish
The extended outlook keeps daytime highs mostly in the upper 70s to mid-80s, while overnight lows generally remain in the upper 50s and low 60s. For now, Austin gets a sunny Saturday and a mostly dry weekend before periodic rain chances begin to work back into the forecast next week.
