Austin, Texas – Central Texans are in for another stretch of warm, dry weather as temperatures climb into the mid-80s to mid-90s through midweek, several degrees above normal for early October. According to the National Weather Service in Austin-San Antonio, skies will stay partly cloudy with light breezes from the east-southeast, and rain chances will stay minimal until at least Thursday.
Afternoon highs in Austin, San Antonio, and the Hill Country will reach 91–94°F today and Tuesday, while Del Rio and Uvalde may push 95°F. Nights remain mild through midweek, with lows in the upper 60s to low 70s. A gradual cooling trend arrives by Friday, bringing nighttime lows into the 60s and daytime highs closer to seasonal averages.
While no rain is expected early in the week, the weather service notes a slight chance—about 10%—of isolated showers by Wednesday before dry air returns. Residents are urged to stay hydrated and limit outdoor activity during the warmest hours of the afternoon.
Cooler, more comfortable evenings are expected this weekend, with a shift to breezy northeast winds signaling the arrival of fall-like air by Sunday.
Five-Day Forecast for Austin, Texas:
- Tuesday: High 93°F / Low 71°F — Partly cloudy, light east breeze
- Wednesday: High 91°F / Low 69°F — Slight rain chance (10%)
- Thursday: High 89°F / Low 67°F — Mostly sunny, dry
- Friday: High 86°F / Low 64°F — Noticeably cooler, clear
- Saturday: High 84°F / Low 61°F — Pleasant and dry weekend ahead
