The year's first major is upon us as the world's best players head to Augusta, Georgia for the US Masters.
Perhaps the most iconic golf course in the world, Augusta National plays host to the US Masters every April -- with the exception of the Covid-impacted 2020 edition which was held in November -- in typically excellent conditions.
There have been weather-affected editions in the past, with a cold and gusting wind in 2003 leaving Zach Johnson as the winner with an over-par score. More cold and wet weather saw waterlogged greens in 2023 prompting Tiger Woods's withdrawal after making the cut, while storms in 2024 forced a delay to the start of the tournament.
There are often weather delays at Augusta, but they tend not to last too long, and the venue's Sub-Air system is capable of drying the course out quickly.
There shouldn't be much call for it this year, however, with dry and warm conditions forecast throughout.
Take a look at the weather forecast for the 2026 US Masters below.
Augusta weather forecast
Thursday
Cool temperatures of around 10C will greet the honorary starters as the US Masters gets underway. Temperatures will stay mild in the mid-teens throughout the morning with a steady breeze and gusts of around 15mph.
Temperatures will reach the low-20s for the later starters throughout the afternoon, though gusts are forecast to reach a testing 20mph.
Friday
Friday looks set for perfect golfing weather, with morning temperatures in the low-20s, reaching the mid-20s in the afternoon with a slight breeze throughout.
Saturday
Saturday calls for more ideal weather, with temperatures in the mid-to-high 20s, sunny all day with virtually no wind.
Sunday
The final round of the 2026 US Masters will be played in more warm weather with temperatures climbing from the mid-20s to around 30C in the afternoon, though gusts of around 20mph are forecast for the later starters.
Source: AccuWeather
