Sunny and Warm Forecast for Final Round of 2026 Masters

No rain expected as Rory McIlroy looks to hold off late charges at Augusta National

Apr. 12, 2026 at 2:03pm

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A sweeping, atmospheric landscape painting depicting the vast, majestic natural setting of Augusta National Golf Club on a sunny final round day of the Masters tournament, with the golf course and players dwarfed by the overwhelming scale of the natural world.The natural splendor of Augusta National provides the perfect backdrop for the dramatic conclusion of the 2026 Masters tournament.Augusta Today

The final round of the 2026 Masters is expected to be played under ideal weather conditions, with sunny skies and warm temperatures forecast throughout the day at Augusta National Golf Club. According to AccuWeather, there is only a 2-3% chance of rain on Sunday, with light winds and high temperatures reaching the mid-80s Fahrenheit.

Why it matters

The dry, warm conditions will likely lead to fast, firm greens that could allow players to be more aggressive with their approach shots and potentially produce low scores. This could set the stage for a thrilling final-round showdown as Rory McIlroy tries to hold off a talented group of challengers, including Cameron Young, Sam Burns, and Shane Lowry.

The details

The forecast calls for sunny skies throughout the day on Sunday, with temperatures starting in the low 80s Fahrenheit in the morning and climbing to around 87 degrees in the afternoon. Winds will be light, blowing from the south-southeast at 5-9 mph with gusts up to 18 mph. The dry conditions are expected to continue into the evening, with only a 3% chance of rain.

  • Sunday morning: Sunny and warm, 82 degrees, winds 5 mph with gusts up to 13 mph, 2% chance of rain.
  • Sunday afternoon: Sunny and warm, 87 degrees, winds 9 mph with gusts up to 18 mph, 2% chance of rain.
  • Sunday evening: Mainly clear, 66 degrees, winds 8 mph with gusts up to 16 mph, 3% chance of rain.

The players

Rory McIlroy

The 2025 Masters champion, who came into the weekend with a six-stroke lead but saw it evaporate on Saturday.

Cameron Young

The young American who had a stellar Round 3 to surge into contention for his first major championship.

Sam Burns

Another American who made a move on Saturday to put himself in the mix for the Green Jacket.

Shane Lowry

The Irish golfer who sank a hole-in-one during Round 3 to climb up the leaderboard.

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What they’re saying

“The dry, fast conditions at Augusta are always a huge factor, and it looks like we'll have that again this year for the final round.”

— Rory McIlroy

What’s next

The final round of the 2026 Masters will take place on Sunday, April 13, with live coverage starting at noon Eastern on Paramount+ before switching to CBS at 2 p.m. Viewers can also stream the action for free at Masters.com and on the Masters app.

The takeaway

The ideal weather conditions at Augusta National for the final round of the 2026 Masters could lead to an exciting conclusion, with Rory McIlroy trying to hold off a talented group of challengers in pursuit of the Green Jacket.