AI-generatedSouth Padre Island, Texas at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Aug, Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 31°
- Warmest sea
- Sep · 29.1°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,460 h
- Rain a year
- 742 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC−6 / UTC−5
- Elevation
- 2 m
Climate in South Padre Island, Texas
South Padre Island, Texas has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 20 °C. With around 2,460 hours of sunshine a year, South Padre Island, Texas is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: April – August, October
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 24°
- Midday, 13:00: about 27°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
- Evening, 20:00: about 26°
- Night, 23:00: about 25°
07:2719:02
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 07:12–07:58 · evening 18:31–19:16
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:04–07:12 · 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 South Padre Island, Texas in October?
In October, South Padre Island, Texas is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 88 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 28 km/h. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in South Padre Island, Texas.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 35 min07:27 – 19:02
- UV index
- 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 23 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 28 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 41 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 3 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−5America/Chicago
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %58 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %51 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
- Windproof jacket
Sea temperature in South Padre Island, Texas
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 26.3 – 28.2 °C
Swimming season: Apr – Dec
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in South Padre Island, Texas ranges from 18.0 °C in February to 29.1 °C in September. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from April to December.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in September, while the air already peaks in August. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in September, eight out of ten years were between 28.4 and 30.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 18.4° | 16.6° | 20.3° | fresh |
| FebruaryFeb | 18.0° | 16.1° | 19.9° | fresh |
| MarchMar | 19.4° | 18.2° | 20.9° | fresh |
| AprilApr | 22.4° | 20.6° | 23.5° | refreshing |
| MayMay | 25.4° | 24.4° | 26.1° | pleasant |
| JuneJun | 27.7° | 27.1° | 28.4° | warm |
| JulyJul | 28.1° | 27.3° | 29.0° | warm |
| AugustAug | 28.6° | 27.9° | 29.4° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.1° | 28.4° | 30.0° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 27.4° | 26.3° | 28.2° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 24.0° | 23.0° | 25.3° | pleasant |
| DecemberDec | 20.8° | 18.7° | 22.1° | refreshing |
Sunshine hours in South Padre Island, Texas
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 6.5 of 11.6 hours of daylight in South Padre Island, Texas, 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 South Padre Island, Texas
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 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 30 min
- Olive skin
- about 40 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 South Padre Island, Texas: 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, South Padre Island, Texas has about 11 rainy days with 88 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in South Padre Island, Texas
How breezy and how cloudy South Padre Island, Texas 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 South Padre Island, Texas typically peaks at 28 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, and here it gets there all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 41 % of the sky over South Padre Island, Texas: mostly sunny, with about 6.5 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 South Padre Island, Texas
How often the day gets hot in South Padre Island, Texas (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, South Padre Island, Texas has about 3 hot days, with an average daytime high of 28 °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 South Padre Island, Texas
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 23°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 23 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (15°), the warmest in August (27°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from April to November; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from December to March. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 247 days a year, mostly from March to December.
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 | 30 | 20° | 15° | 18.4° | 4.9 h | 9 | 56 |
| FebruaryFeb | 37 | 21° | 16° | 18.0° | 5.1 h | 6 | 37 |
| MarchMar | 58 | 23° | 18° | 19.4° | 5.7 h | 5 | 41 |
| AprilApr | 87 | 26° | 21° | 22.4° | 7.0 h | 5 | 39 |
| MayMay | 95 | 28° | 24° | 25.4° | 8.0 h | 5 | 36 |
| JuneJun | 93 | 30° | 26° | 27.7° | 8.8 h | 9 | 55 |
| JulyJul | 94 | 31° | 27° | 28.1° | 8.9 h | 8 | 73 |
| AugustAug | 92 | 31° | 27° | 28.6° | 8.9 h | 9 | 48 |
| SeptemberSep | 76 | 30° | 26° | 29.1° | 6.8 h | 16 | 144 |
| OctoberOct | 82 | 28° | 23° | 27.4° | 6.5 h | 11 | 88 |
| NovemberNov | 76 | 24° | 20° | 24.0° | 5.2 h | 9 | 72 |
| DecemberDec | 48 | 21° | 17° | 20.8° | 4.9 h | 8 | 53 |
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
26.10° N, 97.16° W · 2 m · America/Chicago
Best time to visit South Padre Island, Texas
The best time to visit South Padre Island, Texas is from April to August and in October. 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 144 mm of precipitation.
South Padre Island, Texas through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
South Padre Island, Texas in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 23–28 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days in all
South Padre Island, Texas in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 30–31 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
South Padre Island, Texas in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 24–30 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
South Padre Island, Texas in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 20–21 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in South Padre Island, Texas for you.
Your best months: May – July
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in South Padre Island, Texas
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May has the better holiday weather in South Padre Island, Texas: score 95 against 82. Daytime highs are about the same. The sea is 2 °C cooler in May. May has 6 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 82 | 95better |
| Day high | 28° | 28° |
| Night low | 23° | 24° |
| Sea | 27.4° | 25.4° |
| Sunshine | 6.5 h | 8.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 11 | 5better |
| Rainfall | 88 mm | 36 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 23better | 29 |
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
South Padre Island, Texas month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
30January20° · Sea 18° · 5 h
In January, South Padre Island, Texas is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 56 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 31 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in South Padre Island, Texas.
South Padre Island, Texas in January37February21° · Sea 18° · 5 h
In February, South Padre Island, Texas is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 18.0 °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 37 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 32 km/h. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in South Padre Island, Texas.
South Padre Island, Texas in February58March23° · Sea 19° · 6 h
In March, South Padre Island, Texas is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 19.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 41 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 31 km/h. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in South Padre Island, Texas.
South Padre Island, Texas in March87April26° · Sea 22° · 7 h
In April, South Padre Island, Texas is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 22.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 39 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 32 km/h. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in South Padre Island, Texas.
South Padre Island, Texas in April95May28° · Sea 25° · 8 h
In May, South Padre Island, Texas is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 25.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 36 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 30 km/h. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in South Padre Island, Texas.
South Padre Island, Texas in May93June30° · Sea 28° · 9 h
In June, South Padre Island, Texas is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 27.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 55 mm. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 28 km/h. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in South Padre Island, Texas.
South Padre Island, Texas in June94July31° · Sea 28° · 9 h
In July, South Padre Island, Texas is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 28.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 73 mm. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in South Padre Island, Texas.
South Padre Island, Texas in July92August31° · Sea 29° · 9 h
In August, South Padre Island, Texas is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 48 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, August is an excellent month for a holiday in South Padre Island, Texas.
South Padre Island, Texas in August76September30° · Sea 29° · 7 h
In September, South Padre Island, Texas is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 144 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in South Padre Island, Texas.
South Padre Island, Texas in September82October28° · Sea 27° · 7 h
In October, South Padre Island, Texas is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 88 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 28 km/h. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in South Padre Island, Texas.
South Padre Island, Texas in October76November24° · Sea 24° · 5 h
In November, South Padre Island, Texas is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 24.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 72 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 30 km/h. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in South Padre Island, Texas.
South Padre Island, Texas in November48December21° · Sea 21° · 5 h
In December, South Padre Island, Texas is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 20.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 53 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 31 km/h. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in South Padre Island, Texas.
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South Padre Island vs. Corpus Christi
In October the holiday weather in South Padre Island and Corpus Christi is about equally good (score 82 vs. 83). During the day Corpus Christi is 1 °C cooler than South Padre Island. The sea is about equally warm. Corpus Christi gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | South Padre Island | Corpus Christi |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 82 | 83 |
| Daytime high | 28° | 27° |
| Sea | 27° | 27° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 9 |
| Best time | Apr – Aug, Oct | Oct – May |
Through the year
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In October, South Padre Island, Texas ranks 23 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 3Santa Fe17°92
- 4Panama City Beach25°26°90
- 5Destin26°26°89
- 6Clearwater Beach26°27°89
- 7Sarasota28°27°89
- 8Mobile26°25°87
- 23South Padre IslandThis page28°27°82
Planning a trip to South Padre Island, Texas
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South Padre Island, Texas 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.
South Padre Island, Texas has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 95) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 39).
- 78
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 25 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 95
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 93
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 82
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 39
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 25 min
- Distance
- 8,210 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
South Padre Island, Texas 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 South Padre Island, Texas
When is the best time to visit South Padre Island, Texas?
The best time to visit South Padre Island, Texas is from April to August and in October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in South Padre Island, Texas?
The sea temperature in South Padre Island, Texas ranges from 18.0 °C in February to 29.1 °C in September. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from April to December.
Can you swim in South Padre Island, Texas in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 27.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in South Padre Island, Texas?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 27 °C. January is the coolest month at 20 °C.
When does it rain most in South Padre Island, Texas?
The wettest month is September with 144 mm of precipitation. The driest month is May with 36 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does South Padre Island, Texas get?
South Padre Island, Texas gets around 2,460 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.9 hours a day; in January there are 4.9 hours a day.
What time zone is South Padre Island, Texas in?
South Padre Island, Texas uses the time zone America/Chicago: UTC−6 in January and UTC−5 in July.
How long is the flight from London to South Padre Island, Texas?
A nonstop flight from London to South Padre Island, Texas takes about 10 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,210 km.
When is hurricane season in South Padre Island, Texas?
South Padre Island, Texas 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 South Padre Island, Texas?
South Padre Island, Texas has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 95) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 39). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 78, May half-term 95, Summer holidays 93, October half-term 82, Christmas holidays 39.
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