Austin Week-Ahead Home Guide, Oct 22 to Oct 28: Warm Week With Highs to 88°F

The National Weather Service forecast for Austin, TX covers Oct 22 to Oct 28, 2026. Highs range from 79°F to 88°F, with the coldest night near 59°F, and no day carries a better-than-even chance of rain or snow.

The Week at a Glance

• Thursday, Oct 22: Mostly Clear, low 60°F, 0 percent chance of precipitation.
• Friday, Oct 23: Sunny, high 88°F, low 61°F, 0 percent chance of precipitation.
• Saturday, Oct 24: Mostly Sunny, high 87°F, low 62°F, 1 percent chance of precipitation.
• Sunday, Oct 25: Partly Sunny, high 83°F, low 59°F, 1 percent chance of precipitation.
• Monday, Oct 26: Partly Sunny, high 82°F, low 63°F, 15 percent chance of precipitation.
• Tuesday, Oct 27: Slight Chance Rain Showers, high 79°F, low 59°F, 24 percent chance of precipitation.
• Wednesday, Oct 28: Mostly Sunny, high 81°F, low 59°F, 7 percent chance of precipitation.

What to Do Around the House This Week

1. Use the dry stretch: the chance of rain stays under 30 percent on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. That is a good window for exterior painting, window washing or sealing a deck, since most paints and sealants need 50°F or warmer.

October Household Checklist

• Drain and store garden hoses, and shut off outdoor water lines before the first hard freeze.
• Test the heating system on a mild day so any repair is not an emergency call.
• Reverse ceiling fans to spin clockwise on low to push warm air down.

In Season at the Market

Produce that is typically in season across much of the country in October includes apples, pumpkins, pears, cranberries and brussels sprouts. Buying what is in season usually means better flavor and lower prices, so plan a few of this week's meals around it.

Forecasts change, so check the latest National Weather Service update for Austin before scheduling outdoor work.