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San Antonio in July
Little changes in San Antonio from June: highs stay near 96°F (36°C), lows near 75°F (24°C), and about 2.8 in (71 mm) of rain falls.
With a comfort score of 57/100 (11th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by heat.
- Avg high
- 96°F (36°C)
- Avg low
- 75°F (24°C)
- Rain
- 2.8 in (71 mm)
- Humidity
- 65%
- Cloud cover
- 44%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 43 min
- Comfort score
- 57/100 · Fair
What July feels like
Expect proper heat: afternoons average 96°F (36°C), so plan walking and hiking for the morning and save midday for shade, lunch or a swim.
Even at night it stays warm, around 75°F (24°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 2.8 in (71 mm).
Plan around July
July is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are October – March.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, May – July.
- Comfort holds steady from June (59 → 57/100).
- Our Texas BBQ Trail route recommends Oct – Apr, so July falls outside its suggested window.
- Our San Antonio & the Texas Hill Country route is planned for Late Nov – Dec, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — July falls outside it.
What to pack for July
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 96°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Refillable water bottleeasy to dehydrate in the heat
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in San Antonio in July
Start early and take shelter at midday: the picks below pair morning outings with places to cool off.
Mission San José
Largest of the four missions in San Antonio Missions National Historical Park.
Why now Go early — afternoons average 96°F.
Sternewirth
Hotel Emma's bar in the old brewhouse, with intimate booths in vintage tanks.
Why now A break from 96°F afternoons.
Menger Bar
Dark-paneled 1887 bar in the Menger Hotel beside the Alamo, modeled on the House of Lords pub in London.
Why now Somewhere to sit out the hottest hours.
San Antonio Museum of Art
Former Lone Star brewery housing strong Latin American and antiquities collections.
San Antonio River Walk
Below-street paths along the river; take a GO RIO boat for an overview.
Why now Best first thing, before the 96°F afternoon heat.
River Walk
Stone-lined walkways along the San Antonio River, with cypress trees and bridges strung with lights through the holidays.
Nearby in July
- Texas Hill Country in July~58 mi · highs 94°F, 2.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Austin in July~74 mi · highs 96°F, 2.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Downtown Houston in July~189 mi · highs 93°F, 4.3 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Dallas in July~252 mi · highs 97°F, 2.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
These averages also cover Downtown San Antonio & Hemisfair and Pearl & Museum Reach.
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
San Antonio in July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit San Antonio?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 57/100, held back mainly by heat. The best months are October – March. Expect highs of 96°F (36°C) and 2.8 in (71 mm) of rain. Our Texas BBQ Trail route recommends Oct – Apr, so July is outside its suggested window.
How hot is San Antonio in July?
Average highs are 96°F (36°C) and average lows 75°F (24°C), making it the 2nd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in San Antonio in July?
Some: about 2.8 in (71 mm) of rain falls across July on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 30.7 in (779 mm).
What should I pack for San Antonio in July?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 96°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), refillable water bottle (easy to dehydrate in the heat), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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