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Best Time to Visit San Antonio

On the climate data, the best time to visit San Antonio is October – March, scoring up to 92/100 with highs around 73°F (23°C) and 1.9 in (49 mm) of rain in November. April is a good shoulder-season month. The toughest months are June – August, mainly because of heat.

San Antonio, Texas, United States
Best months
Oct – Mar
Shoulder
Apr
Toughest
Jun – Aug
Warmest
Aug · 98°F
Coldest nights
Jan · 40°F
Wettest
May · 3.9 in
Driest
Feb · 1.4 in

These averages also cover Downtown San Antonio & Hemisfair and Pearl & Museum Reach.

San Antonio weather by month

Highs run from 63°F to 98°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 30.7 in (779 mm) of rain.

23°32°41°50°59°68°77°86°95°104°63°Jan68°Feb76°Mar84°Apr89°May95°Jun96°Jul98°Aug90°Sep83°Oct73°Nov64°Dec050100
Daily low → high (°F)Monthly rain (mm, right axis)Best months
Monthly climate averages for San Antonio, 2001–2025
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Avg high63°F17°C68°F20°C76°F24°C84°F29°C89°F32°C95°F35°C96°F36°C98°F36°C90°F32°C83°F28°C73°F23°C64°F18°C
Avg low40°F5°C44°F7°C51°F11°C59°F15°C67°F19°C73°F23°C75°F24°C76°F24°C70°F21°C60°F16°C50°F10°C42°F6°C
Rain1.9 in49 mm1.4 in36 mm2.4 in61 mm2.4 in62 mm3.9 in100 mm2.8 in71 mm2.8 in71 mm2.4 in62 mm3.7 in95 mm3.1 in78 mm1.9 in49 mm1.8 in45 mm
Humidity70%70%70%66%68%65%65%61%68%68%70%69%
Cloud55%60%61%60%60%46%44%41%46%41%50%55%
Comfort889087816359575667869291

Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 302 m (991 ft), close to San Antonio's own ~198 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.

How we pick the best months

  • Temperature (40 pts): full marks for average daytime highs of 64–81°F (18–27°C); minus 3 points per °C below and 4 per °C above.
  • Rain (25 pts): full marks up to 40 mm (1.6 in) a month, falling to zero at 250 mm (9.8 in).
  • Humidity (15 pts): only counts when it is warm (mean above 18°C); minus 0.75 points per % above 70% relative humidity.
  • Cloud (20 pts): full marks at 30% cloud cover or less, falling to zero at 90%.
Best months: within 6 points of the top (or 85+). Shoulder: within 18 and at least 45. Toughest: within 6 of the lowest. Comfort only; crowds, prices, festivals and openings aren't scored.

San Antonio season by season

Winter Dec – Feb

The cold peaks here: highs of 63–68°F (17–20°C), and nights reach 40°F (5°C). It's the driest season, with only about 5.1 in (130 mm) of rain, 17% of the year's total. Comfort peaks here: December – February rank with the year's best, and the season averages 90/100.

Spring Mar – May

Temperatures climb through the season, from 76°F highs in March to 89°F by May. It's the wettest season, with about 8.8 in (223 mm) of rain, 29% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 51°F (11°C). March is among the best-scoring months (season average 77/100).

Summer Jun – Aug

The warmest stretch of the year, with highs of 95–98°F (35–36°C). About 8.0 in (204 mm) of rain falls across these months, 26% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 73°F (23°C). It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (June – August), averaging 57/100.

Autumn Sep – Nov

Temperatures slide from 90°F highs in September to 73°F by November. About 8.7 in (222 mm) of rain falls across these months, 28% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 50°F (10°C). October & November are among the best-scoring months (season average 82/100).

What our curated routes say

Plan by month

By comfort score: 7 Great, 2 Good and 3 Fair. Great months: October – April. Tap a month for its own guide.

San Antonio weather questions

When is the best time to visit San Antonio?

On the climate data, the best time to visit San Antonio is October – March, scoring up to 92/100 with highs around 73°F (23°C) and 1.9 in (49 mm) of rain in November. April is a good shoulder-season month. The toughest months are June – August, mainly because of heat.

What is the rainiest month in San Antonio?

May is the wettest month, averaging about 3.9 in (100 mm) of rain. February is the driest, with about 1.4 in (36 mm). The yearly total is around 30.7 in (779 mm).

What is the coldest month in San Antonio?

January is the coldest, with average lows of 40°F (5°C) and highs of 63°F (17°C). The warmest is August, with average highs of 98°F (36°C).

Is San Antonio humid in summer?

Not very: summer (June – August) humidity averages 64%, and highs peak around 98°F (36°C), so heat matters more than mugginess.

Does it get below freezing in San Antonio?

Not on average: even in January, the coldest month, lows average 40°F (5°C). Individual cold snaps can still dip lower.

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