Wurstfest Opens as Rain Chances Build
The 10-day German heritage festival in New Braunfels began Thursday, with showers and possible thunderstorms forecast for its opening weekend.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Forecasts
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Wurstfest opened in New Braunfels on Thursday, November 5, 2026, under pleasant conditions. A cold front is forecast to bring rain to the festival's opening weekend, with the heaviest chances expected Saturday night and Sunday.
Why it matters
The festival draws visitors to New Braunfels for German food, music and traditions, and the forecast rain could affect outdoor plans during its opening weekend. Forecasters expect conditions to improve by midweek, and the final weekend is currently forecast to be drier.
The National Weather Service's 7-day outlook shows a 70% chance of rain Saturday night and a 90% chance of showers Sunday, with possible thunderstorms and wind gusts up to 20 mph. Exact timing of the storms remains uncertain as the forecast window narrows.
The players
National Weather Service
The federal agency that issues the 7-day forecast cited for the festival's opening weekend, providing official weather outlooks for the United States.
AccuWeather
A private weather forecasting company whose 10-day regional forecast is cited for the festival's final weekend outlook.
The details
Friday, November 6, is forecast to be sunny with a high near 76 degrees, followed by a 20% chance of showers after 3 p.m. Saturday and a 70% chance of rain that night, with a high near 72 degrees. Sunday's high is near 64 degrees with a 90% chance of showers, and Monday carries an 80% chance of showers and possible thunderstorms.
Timeline
November 5, 2026: Wurstfest opens in New Braunfels under pleasant conditions.
November 6-8, 2026: Opening weekend forecast with rain increasing from Saturday into Sunday.
November 9-12, 2026: Rain chances ease after Monday's showers.
November 13-15, 2026: Final festival weekend forecast, potentially drier.
Seasonal Patterns
The opening-weekend rain chances fit the fall pattern in the Hill Country, where cold fronts routinely bring showers to the region in early November. Comparing this forecast against historical November averages for New Braunfels would show whether this front is typical or unusual.
Visitors planning outdoor Wurstfest events on November 7 and 8 should bring rain gear and check for schedule changes. Monitor the National Weather Service forecast for New Braunfels for updates before heading out.
The takeaway
Check the forecast before outdoor plans for Wurstfest's opening weekend, since rain and possible thunderstorms are expected November 7 through 9.
What happens next
The final festival weekend forecast for November 13-15 will be updated as the dates approach.
Further reading
For the latest outlooks on what to expect, see Forecasts for New Braunfels.
Source note: This article includes information reported by MySA.
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