Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
San Antonio in October
San Antonio cools off: highs slip to 83°F (28°C), from 90°F in September, with lows of 60°F (16°C) and about 3.1 in (78 mm) of rain.
October opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 86/100 (6th of 12).
- Avg high
- 83°F (28°C)
- Avg low
- 60°F (16°C)
- Rain
- 3.1 in (78 mm)
- Humidity
- 68%
- Cloud cover
- 41%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 16 min
- Comfort score
- 86/100 · Great
What October feels like
Highs settle around 83°F (28°C), warm enough for short sleeves most of the day.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 60°F (16°C), about 13°C (23°F) below the afternoon high.
Some rain is likely, about 3.1 in (78 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around October
October is one of San Antonio's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: October – March.
- Comfort improves from 67/100 in September to 86/100.
- October sits inside the Oct – Apr window our Texas BBQ Trail route recommends.
- 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 — October falls outside it.
What to pack for October
- Light, breathable clothes83°F afternoons
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 60°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.1 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in San Antonio in October
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Historic Market Square
Mexican-style marketplace with crafts, food stalls and weekend music.
Why now October scores 86/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
San Antonio Museum of Art
Former Lone Star brewery housing strong Latin American and antiquities collections.
Menger Bar
Dark-paneled 1887 bar in the Menger Hotel beside the Alamo, modeled on the House of Lords pub in London.
The Alamo
1718 mission and site of the 1836 battle, with the church and Long Barrack.
Mi Tierra Café y Panadería
24-hour Tex-Mex restaurant and bakery in Market Square since 1941.
Why now Highs near 83°F and 3.1 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
2M Smokehouse
South Side barbecue with Mexican-American touches like serrano-cheese sausage.
Nearby in October
- Texas Hill Country in October~58 mi · highs 80°F, 3.4 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Austin in October~74 mi · highs 82°F, 3.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Downtown Houston in October~189 mi · highs 82°F, 5.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Dallas in October~252 mi · highs 79°F, 4.0 in rain · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, wetter
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 October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit San Antonio?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 86/100. Expect highs of 83°F (28°C) and 3.1 in (78 mm) of rain. October is inside the Oct – Apr window our Texas BBQ Trail route recommends.
How hot is San Antonio in October?
Average highs are 83°F (28°C) and average lows 60°F (16°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in San Antonio in October?
Some: about 3.1 in (78 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 30.7 in (779 mm).
What should I pack for San Antonio in October?
Bring light, breathable clothes (83°F afternoons), a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 60°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.1 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on San Antonio
Routes in season in October
- Texas BBQ Trail Oct – Apr
Planning San Antonio in October?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.