Masters 2026: What is the weather forecast for every round at Augusta National?
Augusta National Weather Update: How conditions could shape The Masters.
Golf’s first major of the season, the 2026 Masters Tournament, tees off on Thursday morning and runs through Sunday night, and thankfully the weather forecast could not look better.
Sunny skies and dry conditions are expected across all four rounds, with greens likely to be firm and speed up as the week progresses, placing a premium on precision and ball striking.
Temperatures will be warm but seasonable, and while Thursday could see some gusty winds, conditions are expected to ease as the weekend approaches.
By Sunday, Augusta National’s notoriously contoured greens could run as fast as 13.5 on the stimpmeter, making putting a true test even for the most accomplished players.
With severe run-offs surrounding many of the greens, scrambling and short-game proficiency could be decisive.
Many competitors have been focusing extra time on Augusta’s short-game areas during practice rounds as a result, fully aware that firm and fast conditions often magnify mistakes.
It's anticipated there will no weather delays across all four tournament days, which will be music to the ears of both players and patrons alike.
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Masters Tournament 2026: Round by Round Weather Forecast
Thursday, April 9 – First Round
- High: 74°F | Low: 48°F
- Rain: 10% chance
- Wind: 10–15 mph, gusts to 20–25 mph
Friday, April 10 – Second Round
- High: 79°F | Low: 53°F
- Rain: 0% chance
- Wind: 6–12 mph
Saturday, April 11 – Third Round
- High: 83°F | Low: 55°F
- Rain: 0% chance
- Wind: 4–8 mph
Sunday, April 12 – Final Round
- High: 81°F | Low: 56°F
- Rain: 0% chance
- Wind: 5–10 mph
Who will win The Masters?
World number one Scottie Scheffler heads into Augusta as tournament favourite, aiming for a third green jacket in five years. Scheffler arrived on Monday with his family, celebrating the recent birth of his second child, Remy.
Rory McIlroy is back in the spotlight, seeking to complete the career Grand Slam and become the first player since 2002 to defend the Masters title. McIlroy also hosted the Masters Champions Dinner on Tuesday evening.
Other contenders include Bryson DeChambeau, in strong form with back-to-back victories on the LIV Golf circuit, and 2023 Masters champion Jon Rahm, both experienced at navigating Augusta’s challenging layout. Rising stars Cameron Young, Xander Schauffele, Matt Fitzpatrick, and Ludvig Åberg add further intrigue as potential first-time winners.
With the sun expected to shine and the course playing firm and fast, 2026 promises to be a spectacular and tightly contested Masters Tournament.
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