South Padre Island (TX) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in South Padre Island is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from very warm during the warmest months
to pleasant in the cooler months.
It receives a moderate amount of precipitation.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In South Padre Island, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 30°C in August to a pleasant 18°C in January.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 11°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
On average, South Padre Island receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 626 mm. The seasons in South Padre Island, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, September, receives high rainfall, with an average of 156 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 14 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, August, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 26 mm over 6 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our South Padre Island Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
In South Padre Island, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.9 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 4.4 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in South Padre Island.
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 78%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 73%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit South Padre Island in the United States of America
During the months of March, April, November and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
August has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 18°C.
September tops the wettest month list with 156 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 26 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 326 hours of sunshine.
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