South Padre Island Weather in May

The climate in South Padre Island during May can be summarized as hot, humid and reasonably dry.

May is in the spring in South Padre Island and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average May is the 4th wettest 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.

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in South Padre Island in May 2024.