When to go · South Padre Island
South Padre Island, month by month
The best months for South Padre Island: Apr, May, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Mar, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.20 °C / 12 °C, 6 rain days68 °F / 54 °F, 6 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Still winter north; ski season in the Rockies; Presidents' Day weekend busy. Mardi Gras in New Orleans (date varies).21 °C / 13 °C, 6 rain days70 °F / 55 °F, 6 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Mid-March (spring break), Aug–Sep (hurricane season).23 °C / 16 °C, 5 rain days73 °F / 61 °F, 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGreatInside South Padre Island's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.26 °C / 20 °C, 5 rain days79 °F / 68 °F, 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside South Padre Island's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.29 °C / 23 °C, 6 rain days84 °F / 73 °F, 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Rockies and northern parks open; desert heat builds; hurricane season starts. Book parks months ahead.31 °C / 26 °C, 6 rain days88 °F / 79 °F, 6 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Peak season: parks full, 4 July crowds, 40 °C+ in the desert, humid East. Alaska and the Pacific Northwest are at their best.Outside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Peak season: parks full, 4 July crowds, 104 °F+ in the desert, humid East. Alaska and the Pacific Northwest are at their best.32 °C / 25 °C, 5 rain days90 °F / 77 °F, 5 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Mid-March (spring break), Aug–Sep (hurricane season).32 °C / 26 °C, 5 rain days90 °F / 79 °F, 5 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside South Padre Island's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.31 °C / 25 °C, 9 rain days88 °F / 77 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside South Padre Island's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.29 °C / 23 °C, 7 rain days84 °F / 73 °F, 7 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Quiet between holidays; Thanksgiving week is the busiest travel period of the year.26 °C / 18 °C, 5 rain days79 °F / 64 °F, 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Holiday lights in New York, ski season opens; flights and hotels peak around Christmas and New Year.22 °C / 13 °C, 6 rain days72 °F / 55 °F, 6 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday