Sun, sea & sand

South Padre Island, Texas weather in September

Temperature, sea and sunshine in September: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.

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Holiday weather in September

Good

Best time to visit: April – August, October

What is the weather like in South Padre Island, Texas in September?

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.

September compared

How the weather changes from August to October. Tap a month to open it.

AugustAugSeptemberSepOctoberOct
Score927682
Day31°30°28°
Night27°26°23°
Sea29°29°27°
Sun9 h7 h7 h
Rain days91611

More details for September

Daylight
12 h 21 min07:14 – 19:34
UV index
10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
29 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
25 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
49 %on averageAll months
Hot days
13 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC−5America/Chicago

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
  • Seaweight 25 %100 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %63 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %15 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in September

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • Light, breathable clothes
  • Water bottle – drink plenty
  • Insect repellent
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

South Padre Island, Texas in September: quick answers

Is South Padre Island, Texas hot in September?

Yes. In September, South Padre Island, Texas is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C and nights stay around 26 °C. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.

Can you swim in South Padre Island, Texas in September?

Yes. In September the sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath.

Does it rain much in South Padre Island, Texas in September?

It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 144 mm.

South Padre Island, Texas month by month

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