Our verdict
The best time to visit South Padre Island is September-February
In summer, the temperature in South Padre Island can rise as high as 32℃ (90℉). The average low temperatures in winter float around 16℃ (60℉), while the coldest it gets down to is about 13℃ (56℉).
If you’re keen to work on your tan in South Padre Island, you’re most likely get the longest days between sun-up and sun-down around July. September sees the most amount of rain in a month if you’re ok with chancing getting drenched, so if you’re looking to stay dry, visit in April instead.
Find out everything you need to know about when to visit South Padre Island below, including detailed information about the weather and tools to help you find the best prices and book your trip.
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South Padre Island seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in South Padre Island as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. South Padre Island is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in South Padre Island
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in South Padre Island for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
South Padre Island climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in South Padre Island for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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South Padre Island in January
- Average temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
- Average high temperature: 20℃ (67℉)
- Average low temperature: 16℃ (60℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 40mm (2") over 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to South Padre Island in January, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.
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South Padre Island in February
- Average temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average high temperature: 21℃ (69℉)
- Average low temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
- Average humidity: 79%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 18mm (1") over 9 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to South Padre Island in February, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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South Padre Island in March
- Average temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average high temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average low temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average humidity: 79%
- Average sunny days: 21 days
- Average rainfall: 22mm (1") over 8 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to South Padre Island in March, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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South Padre Island in April
- Average temperature: 24℃ (74℉)
- Average high temperature: 25℃ (78℉)
- Average low temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average humidity: 79%
- Average sunny days: 19 days
- Average rainfall: 13mm (1") over 9 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to South Padre Island in April, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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South Padre Island in May
- Average temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average high temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average low temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
- Average humidity: 80%
- Average sunny days: 21 days
- Average rainfall: 30mm (1") over 8 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to South Padre Island in May, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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South Padre Island in June
- Average temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
- Average low temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average humidity: 78%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 53mm (2") over 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to South Padre Island in June, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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South Padre Island in July
- Average temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (87℉)
- Average low temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 26mm (1") over 10 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to South Padre Island in July, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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South Padre Island in August
- Average temperature: 29℃ (85℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (88℉)
- Average low temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 14 days
- Average rainfall: 46mm (2") over 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to South Padre Island in August, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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South Padre Island in September
- Average temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
- Average low temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 7 days
- Average rainfall: 105mm (4") over 20 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to South Padre Island in September, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
South Padre Island in October
- Average temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average high temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average low temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
- Average humidity: 72%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 65mm (3") over 14 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to South Padre Island in October, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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South Padre Island in November
- Average temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average high temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average low temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 48mm (2") over 14 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to South Padre Island in November, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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South Padre Island in December
- Average temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average high temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average low temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average humidity: 78%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 34mm (1") over 13 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to South Padre Island in December, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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