Austin is starting Thursday, October 29, under low clouds, sticky air and patchy fog, with temperatures around 70 degrees and nearly calm winds. The fog should thin after 7 a.m., but gray skies are sticking around, and showers could pop up from late morning into the afternoon. Highs are expected to reach 79 degrees at Austin Camp Mabry and 80 degrees at Austin-Bergstrom.
The latest National Weather Service forecast gives Austin a 20% chance of rain Thursday at Austin Camp Mabry and a 10% chance at Austin-Bergstrom, with east-southeast winds around 5 mph. No watches, warnings or advisories are posted for the city. ([forecast.weather.gov](https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=30.2672&lon=-97.742306&utm_source=openai))
Friday Looks Wetter Before Halloween Break
Friday brings the better chance of getting rained on, with rain possibly lingering into Friday morning, a 50% rain chance and a high near 78. Friday night stays mostly cloudy, with a 40% chance of showers and a low around 64. That is a notable wetter turn from Hoodline’s earlier forecast, which had called for a quieter Thursday and placed Friday as the main wet-weather concern. ([hoodline.com](https://hoodline.com/2026/10/umbrellas-today-short-sleeves-tomorrow-austin-s-warm-halloween-weekend-ahead/?utm_source=openai))
The heaviest rain threat remains focused west of Austin, from the Rio Grande through the Southern Edwards Plateau and western Hill Country. Austin could see useful rain, but the most intense downpours and flooding concerns in the broader forecast are expected farther west. ([beta.weather.gov](https://beta.weather.gov/tools/afd/ewx/9d9c795e-ffc3-4689-8be0-24b549ae5537/?utm_source=openai))
Halloween Looks Mostly Fine After A Few Showers
Saturday should warm to about 83 degrees, with a slight chance of morning showers. Rain chances should diminish by evening, giving Halloween evening a reasonably workable setup for trick-or-treating. ([forecast.weather.gov](https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=30.2672&lon=-97.742306&utm_source=openai))
Sunday looks warmer and drier, with partly sunny skies and a high near 87, followed by another mild Monday near 86. A cold front could bring a chance of rain and storms early next week. Wednesday then turns cooler and drier behind the front.
