A very rainy Masters expected. What the long-range forecasts say for Augusta National

Masters Week is under three weeks away. Will the sun shine over Augusta or will you need to buy an umbrella from the Augusta National pro shop?

AccuWeather provides long-range forecasts so you can plan ahead. Below is a look at what it says for the Masters Tournament and the other events that precede it. Keep in mind that the weather will likely change as we get closer to Masters Week, so stay tuned for important updates.

What will the weather be like for the Augusta National Women’s Amateur?

The Augusta National Women’s Amateur is Wednesday, April 2 through Saturday, April 5. Here’s the forecast:

• April 2: 71 degrees in the morning, 74 by the afternoon. The whole day will be almost completely cloudy with an 80% chance of rain and about a 13% chance of it turning into thunderstorms later in the day. There won’t be much wind.

• April 3: 75 degrees in the morning, 81 by the afternoon. Completely cloudy skies in the morning with some slight clearing later. However, there’s less than a 10% chance of rain with little wind.

• April 4: Guests should finally get some sunshine with the day starting at 60% cloud cover and dropping to 5% by the afternoon. Temperatures will be around 74-79 degrees with no chance of rain currently.

• April 5: The sun will really be back in action with almost no clouds, temperatures reaching 84 degrees (although it will reportedly feel like 88 degrees), and a max UV index of 8. There will also be little to no wind.

What will the weather be like for the Drive, Chip & Putt National Finals?

The Drive, Chip, and Putt National Finals are on Sunday, April 6. It’s likely to be a warm one with mostly sunny skies, temperatures once again feeling like 88 degrees, and a max UV of 8. A few clouds may provide some shade in the afternoon, but don’t expect much.

What will the weather be like for the Masters practice rounds?

Practice rounds for the Masters are Monday, April 7 and Tuesday, April 8. Here’s the forecast:

• April 7: Temperatures around 72 degrees in the morning, 77 in the afternoon. More clouds are expected later in the evening with 37% coverage by nightfall, but there’s currently only a 20% chance of precipitation.

• April 8: While earlier forecasts indicated rain or even perhaps a thunderstorm, recent forecasts are looking much better with little to no chance of clouds and just a 20% chance of precipitation. But it will be pretty warm with 72 degrees and 78% humidity in the morning, 80 degrees and 50% humidity in the afternoon. Plus the max UV index is back at 8.

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What will the weather be like for the Par 3 Contest?

The Masters Tournament Par 3 Contest is Wednesday, April 9. Those attending will want to wear sunscreen because it’s supposed to feel like 85 degrees during the day with an even higher UV index at 9. Humidity will also be at 78% in the morning, but that’ll drop to 49% by the afternoon. You may get some occasional reprieve as cloud coverage is expected to be around 20-30%.

What will the weather be like for the Masters Tournament?

The Masters Tournament is Thursday, April 10 through Sunday, April 13. Good news: Things will finally start cooling down. Bad news: You may want to buy one of those commemorative umbrellas ASAP. Here’s the latest forecasts:

• April 10: Close to 100% cloud coverage with a 55% chance of rain and a 4% chance of thunderstorms during the day. We’re looking at about 2.5 hours of rain with less than 0.1 inch expected. That rain is expected to continue into the evening. The temperature will be just under 80 degrees.

• April 11: Close to 100% cloud coverage with a 62% chance of rain lasting five hours accumulating about 0.3 inches during the day. There’s a 15% chance of it turning into a thunderstorm later that night. Temperatures will feel like 70 degrees during the day and 52 at night.

• April 12: Close to 100% cloud coverage with 62% chance of rain lasting 4.5 hours accumulating about 0.3 inches during the day. Rain will likely continue into the night, but there’s currently no chance of thunderstorms. Temperatures will feel like 67 degrees during the day and 48 degrees at night.

• April 13: Those tired of that deluge could expect a dry finale to the Masters with some sunlight in between the clouds and only a 25% chance of precipitation. The clouds will clear even more as it gets later. Temperatures will feel like 72 degrees during the day and 52 degrees at night.

Miguel Legoas is a Deep South Connect Team Reporter for Gannett/USA Today. Find him on X and Instagram @miguelegoas and email at mlegoas@gannett.com.

This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: Masters Tournament 2025: Long range forecasts for Augusta as of March 25