AI-generatedCorpus Christi at a glance
- Best time
- Oct – May
- Warmest month
- Aug · 32°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 29.2°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,320 h
- Rain a year
- 741 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC−6 / UTC−5
- Elevation
- 2 m
Climate in Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while January is the coolest at 19 °C. With around 2,320 hours of sunshine a year, Corpus Christi is sunny; August is the sunniest month with 8.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: October – May
October is the peak of the hurricane season
Good forBeach & swimmingSightseeing & walks
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 22°
- Midday, 13:00: about 27°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 27°
- Evening, 20:00: about 25°
- Night, 23:00: about 23°
07:2919:02
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:14–08:00 · evening 18:30–19:16
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:05–07:14 · evening 19:16–19:25
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Corpus Christi in October?
In October, Corpus Christi is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 26.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 72 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Corpus Christi.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 33 min07:29 – 19:02
- UV index
- 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 20 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 20 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 39 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 5 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−5America/Chicago
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %95 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %57 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %63 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Corpus Christi
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 25.8 – 27.7 °C
Swimming season: Apr – Dec
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Corpus Christi ranges from 17.4 °C in February to 29.2 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from April to December.
In December the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 28.3 and 29.9 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 17.9° | 16.2° | 19.6° | fresh |
| FebruaryFeb | 17.4° | 15.6° | 18.8° | fresh |
| MarchMar | 18.7° | 17.1° | 20.2° | fresh |
| AprilApr | 21.9° | 20.0° | 22.8° | refreshing |
| MayMay | 25.3° | 24.3° | 26.3° | pleasant |
| JuneJun | 28.1° | 27.5° | 28.8° | warm |
| JulyJul | 28.7° | 27.9° | 29.6° | warm |
| AugustAug | 29.2° | 28.3° | 29.9° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.2° | 28.6° | 30.2° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 26.8° | 25.8° | 27.7° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 23.1° | 22.2° | 24.4° | pleasant |
| DecemberDec | 20.1° | 18.6° | 21.2° | refreshing |
Sunshine hours in Corpus Christi
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.4 of 11.5 hours of daylight in Corpus Christi, 56 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Corpus Christi
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 7 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 20 min
- Fair skin
- about 25 min
- Light brown skin
- about 35 min
- Olive skin
- about 45 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Corpus Christi: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Corpus Christi has about 9 rainy days with 72 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Corpus Christi
How breezy and how cloudy Corpus Christi is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Corpus Christi typically peaks at 20 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Oct – Aug.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 39 % of the sky over Corpus Christi: mostly sunny, with about 6.4 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Corpus Christi
How often the day gets hot in Corpus Christi (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Corpus Christi has about 5 hot days, with an average daytime high of 27 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Corpus Christi
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 21°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 20 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (12°), the warmest in August (27°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from April to October; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in March and in November. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 220 days a year, mostly from March to November.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 81 | 19° | 12° | 17.9° | 4.9 h | 6 | 46 |
| FebruaryFeb | 82 | 20° | 13° | 17.4° | 4.7 h | 6 | 30 |
| MarchMar | 82 | 23° | 16° | 18.7° | 5.2 h | 7 | 61 |
| AprilApr | 84 | 26° | 20° | 21.9° | 6.2 h | 7 | 47 |
| MayMay | 74 | 29° | 23° | 25.3° | 7.0 h | 9 | 71 |
| JuneJun | 62 | 31° | 26° | 28.1° | 8.2 h | 9 | 68 |
| JulyJul | 60 | 31° | 26° | 28.7° | 8.5 h | 9 | 72 |
| AugustAug | 56 | 32° | 27° | 29.2° | 8.6 h | 9 | 63 |
| SeptemberSep | 53 | 30° | 25° | 29.2° | 6.7 h | 13 | 110 |
| OctoberOct | 78 | 27° | 21° | 26.8° | 6.4 h | 9 | 72 |
| NovemberNov | 80 | 23° | 17° | 23.1° | 5.1 h | 7 | 56 |
| DecemberDec | 80 | 20° | 13° | 20.1° | 4.6 h | 7 | 44 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
27.80° N, 97.40° W · 2 m · America/Chicago
Best time to visit Corpus Christi
The best time to visit Corpus Christi is from October to May. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from April to August and from October to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from October to April. The wettest month is September with 110 mm of precipitation.
Corpus Christi through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Corpus Christi in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 23–29 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Corpus Christi in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 31–32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Corpus Christi in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 23–30 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Corpus Christi in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 19–20 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Corpus Christi for you.
Your best months: March – April, November
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Corpus Christi
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April has the better holiday weather in Corpus Christi: score 84 against 78. In April, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 5 °C cooler in April. April has 2 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 78 | 84better |
| Day high | 27° | 26° |
| Night low | 21° | 20° |
| Sea | 26.8° | 21.9° |
| Sunshine | 6.4 h | 6.2 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 7better |
| Rainfall | 72 mm | 47 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 20 | 18better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Apr – Aug, Oct – Nov
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Oct – Apr
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Sep
12 or more rainy days
Corpus Christi month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
81January19° · Sea 18° · 5 h
In January, Corpus Christi is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 17.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 46 mm. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Corpus Christi.
Corpus Christi in January82February20° · Sea 17° · 5 h
In February, Corpus Christi is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 17.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 30 mm. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Corpus Christi.
Corpus Christi in February82March23° · Sea 19° · 5 h
In March, Corpus Christi is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 18.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 61 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Corpus Christi.
Corpus Christi in March84April26° · Sea 22° · 6 h
In April, Corpus Christi is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 21.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 47 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Corpus Christi.
Corpus Christi in April74May29° · Sea 25° · 7 h
In May, Corpus Christi is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 25.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 71 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Corpus Christi.
Corpus Christi in May62June31° · Sea 28° · 8 h
In June, Corpus Christi is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 68 mm in total. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Corpus Christi.
Corpus Christi in June60July31° · Sea 29° · 9 h
In July, Corpus Christi is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 72 mm in total. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Corpus Christi.
Corpus Christi in July56August32° · Sea 29° · 9 h
In August, Corpus Christi is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 63 mm in total. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Corpus Christi.
Corpus Christi in August53September30° · Sea 29° · 7 h
In September, Corpus Christi is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 110 mm in total. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Corpus Christi.
Corpus Christi in September78October27° · Sea 27° · 6 h
In October, Corpus Christi is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 26.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 72 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Corpus Christi.
Corpus Christi in October80November23° · Sea 23° · 5 h
In November, Corpus Christi is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 23.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 56 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Corpus Christi.
Corpus Christi in November80December20° · Sea 20° · 5 h
In December, Corpus Christi is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 20.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Corpus Christi.
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Corpus Christi vs. South Padre Island
In October Corpus Christi has the better holiday weather (score 78 vs. 72). During the day South Padre Island is 1 °C warmer than Corpus Christi. The sea is about equally warm. South Padre Island gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Corpus Christi | South Padre Island |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 78 | 72 |
| Daytime high | 27° | 28° |
| Sea | 27° | 27° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 11 |
| Best time | Oct – May | Apr – Aug, Oct |
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- 29Corpus ChristiThis page27°27°78
Planning a trip to Corpus Christi
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Corpus Christi in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Corpus Christi has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 83) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 57).
- 83
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 72
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 57
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 78
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 81
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent
- 19 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 15 min
- Distance
- 8,080 km
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Jet lag
- About 4 days (6 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Corpus Christi lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Season
- December
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about Corpus Christi
When is the best time to visit Corpus Christi?
The best time to visit Corpus Christi is from October to May. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Corpus Christi?
The sea temperature in Corpus Christi ranges from 17.4 °C in February to 29.2 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from April to December.
Can you swim in Corpus Christi in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 26.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Corpus Christi?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 27 °C. January is the coolest month at 19 °C.
When does it rain most in Corpus Christi?
The wettest month is September with 110 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 30 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Corpus Christi get?
Corpus Christi gets around 2,320 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is August with 8.6 hours a day; in December there are 4.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Corpus Christi in?
Corpus Christi uses the time zone America/Chicago: UTC−6 in January and UTC−5 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Corpus Christi?
A nonstop flight from London to Corpus Christi takes about 10 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,080 km.
When is hurricane season in Corpus Christi?
Corpus Christi lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Corpus Christi?
Corpus Christi has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 83) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 57). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 83, May half-term 72, Summer holidays 57, October half-term 78, Christmas holidays 81.
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