South Padre Island, Texas weather in February
Temperature, sea and sunshine in February: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in February
Poor
Best time to visit: April – August, October
What is the weather like in South Padre Island, Texas in February?
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.
February compared
How the weather changes from January to March. Tap a month to open it.
| JanuaryJan | FebruaryFeb | MarchMar | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 37 | 58 |
| Day | 20° | 21° | 23° |
| Night | 15° | 16° | 18° |
| Sea | 18° | 18° | 19° |
| Sun | 5 h | 5 h | 6 h |
| Rain days | 9 | 6 | 5 |
More details for February
- Daylight
- 11 h 16 min07:05 – 18:21
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 9 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 32 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 56 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−6America/Chicago
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %28 %
- Seaweight 25 %14 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %35 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %84 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in February
- Wetsuit for longer swims
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Windproof jacket
South Padre Island, Texas in February: quick answers
Is South Padre Island, Texas hot in February?
No. In February, South Padre Island, Texas is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C and nights drop to about 16 °C.
Can you swim in South Padre Island, Texas in February?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in February the sea averages just 18.0 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from April to December.
Does it rain much in South Padre Island, Texas in February?
Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 37 mm.
South Padre Island, Texas month by month
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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