When is the best time to go to South Padre Island

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit South Padre Island, United States. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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South Padre Island weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit South Padre Island are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

South Padre Island January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
18°C 41mm 4.6hrs 11.5hrs 21°C

Mild and reasonably dry weather often prevails in South Padre Island during the month of January

It is perhaps a good month to visit South Padre Island, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in South Padre Island and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in South Padre Island with around 41mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

South Padre Island February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
20°C 33mm 5.8hrs 12.1hrs 20°C

February in South Padre Island is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit South Padre Island, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in South Padre Island and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in South Padre Island with around 33mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

South Padre Island March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
23°C 21mm 7hrs 12.8hrs 20°C

The weather in March in South Padre Island is characteristically warm, humid and dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit South Padre Island, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

March is in the spring in South Padre Island and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in South Padre Island with around 21mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

South Padre Island April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 41mm 8hrs 13.5hrs 22°C

South Padre Island's weather in April is typically hot, humid and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit South Padre Island, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in South Padre Island and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in South Padre Island with around 41mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

South Padre Island May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 68mm 8.9hrs 14.2hrs 25°C

May is a reasonably dry, humid month in South Padre Island and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to South Padre Island for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the spring in South Padre Island and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in South Padre Island with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

South Padre Island June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 79mm 10.6hrs 11.5hrs 28°C

South Padre Island's weather in June is typically very hot, humid and reasonably dry in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to South Padre Island for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the summer in South Padre Island and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in South Padre Island with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

South Padre Island July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
31°C 48mm 11.2hrs 12.1hrs 28°C

July in South Padre Island is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being very hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit South Padre Island.

July is in the summer in South Padre Island and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 24°C (76°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in South Padre Island with around 48mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

South Padre Island August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
31°C 66mm 10.3hrs 12.8hrs 29°C

The weather in August in South Padre Island is characteristically very hot, humid and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to South Padre Island for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in South Padre Island and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 24°C (76°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in South Padre Island with around 66mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

South Padre Island September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 144mm 8.8hrs 13.5hrs 29°C

South Padre Island's weather in September is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to South Padre Island for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in South Padre Island and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in South Padre Island with around 144mm 5.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

South Padre Island October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 82mm 7.8hrs 14.2hrs 27°C

October is a a little damp, humid month in South Padre Island and the temperature is generally hot.

It is perhaps a good month to visit South Padre Island, with some very good weather at this time of year.

October is in the fall / autumn in South Padre Island and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in South Padre Island with around 82mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

South Padre Island November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
23°C 40mm 6hrs 11.5hrs 24°C

The weather in November in South Padre Island is characteristically warm, humid and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit South Padre Island, with some very good weather at this time of year.

November is in the fall / autumn in South Padre Island and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in South Padre Island with around 40mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

South Padre Island December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
20°C 40mm 4.6hrs 12.1hrs 22°C

December in South Padre Island is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit South Padre Island, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

December is in the winter in South Padre Island and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in South Padre Island with around 40mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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