When to go · South Padre Island
South Padre Island, month by month
The best months for South Padre Island: Apr, May, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Mar, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.20 °C (68 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 6 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 54 °F (12 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Still winter north; ski season in the Rockies; Presidents' Day weekend busy. Mardi Gras in New Orleans (date varies).21 °C (70 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 6 rain days70 °F (21 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Mid-March (spring break), Aug–Sep (hurricane season).23 °C (73 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 5 rain days73 °F (23 °C) / 61 °F (16 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGreatInside South Padre Island's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.26 °C (79 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 5 rain days79 °F (26 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside South Padre Island's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.29 °C (84 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 6 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Rockies and northern parks open; desert heat builds; hurricane season starts. Book parks months ahead.31 °C (88 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 6 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 79 °F (26 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Peak season: parks full, 4 July crowds, 40 °C (104 °F)+ in the desert, humid East. Alaska and the Pacific Northwest are at their best.Outside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Peak season: parks full, 4 July crowds, 104 °F (40 °C)+ in the desert, humid East. Alaska and the Pacific Northwest are at their best.32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 5 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 77 °F (25 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Mid-March (spring break), Aug–Sep (hurricane season).32 °C (90 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 5 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 79 °F (26 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside South Padre Island's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 77 °F (25 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside South Padre Island's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.29 °C (84 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 7 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Quiet between holidays; Thanksgiving week is the busiest travel period of the year.26 °C (79 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 5 rain days79 °F (26 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Holiday lights in New York, ski season opens; flights and hotels peak around Christmas and New Year.22 °C (72 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 6 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in South Padre Island, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Great
May: Great
Daytime high
Apr: 26 °C (79 °F)79 °F (26 °C)
May: 29 °C (84 °F)84 °F (29 °C)
Night low
Apr: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
May: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 5 (better)
May: 6
Crowds
Apr: Medium
May: Medium
Prices
Apr: Medium
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 1
May: 1
April: Inside South Padre Island's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.
May: Inside South Padre Island's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.
South Padre Island: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.