San Antonio, USA

Best Time to Visit San Antonio

The best time to visit San Antonio is March to May, October to November.

Here's a month-by-month breakdown to help you pick the perfect time for your trip.

The year at a glance

Choose a month on the ring to see what it's like.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Best timeMarchMild, some rain

Averages 18°C (64°F) with 64 mm of rain over the month.

5 of 12 months are a best time to visit.

Quick answer

Visit San Antonio in March to May, October to November for the best weather and experience. Budget travelers should consider shoulder season for lower prices. A typical hotel night is $140, and daily spend is $33–$110 a person, hotel not included. What a trip costs →

  • Best time: the months named above
  • Good: either side of the best months
  • Off-peak: expect trade-offs, and often deals

Month-by-month guide

  1. January

    Off-peak

    Cool, some rain. Averages 12°C (53°F) with 45 mm of rain over the month.

  2. February

    Good

    Cool, some rain. Averages 13°C (56°F) with 49 mm of rain over the month.

  3. March

    Best time

    Mild, some rain. Averages 18°C (64°F) with 64 mm of rain over the month.

  4. April

    Best time

    Warm, wet. Averages 21°C (70°F) with 98 mm of rain over the month.

  5. May

    Best time

    Warm, very wet. Averages 25°C (76°F) with 160 mm of rain over the month.

  6. June

    Good

    Hot, some rain. Averages 28°C (82°F) with 68 mm of rain over the month.

  7. July

    Off-peak

    Hot, some rain. Averages 30°C (85°F) with 58 mm of rain over the month.

  8. August

    Off-peak

    Hot, some rain. Averages 30°C (86°F) with 79 mm of rain over the month.

  9. September

    Good

    Hot, wet. Averages 27°C (81°F) with 102 mm of rain over the month.

  10. October

    Best time

    Warm, wet. Averages 23°C (73°F) with 100 mm of rain over the month.

  11. November

    Best time

    Mild, some rain. Averages 16°C (61°F) with 72 mm of rain over the month.

  12. December

    Good

    Cool, some rain. Averages 13°C (56°F) with 57 mm of rain over the month.

What the weather actually does in San Antonio

Monthly averages from ten years of recorded weather (2014–2023), not a forecast.

San Antonio is warmest in August (30°C / 86°F) and coolest in January (12°C / 53°F). May is the wettest month at 160 mm of rain, and January the driest at 45 mm. On weather alone, the most comfortable months for walking around (roughly 18–26°C without heavy rain) are March, April, June, September, October and November.

Average temperature and rainfall by month in San Antonio
MonthAvg tempRainComfort
Jan12°C 53°F45 mm
Feb13°C 56°F49 mm
Mar18°C 64°F64 mm
Apr21°C 70°F98 mm
May25°C 76°F160 mm
Jun28°C 82°F68 mm
Jul30°C 85°F58 mm
Aug30°C 86°F79 mm
Sep27°C 81°F102 mm
Oct23°C 73°F100 mm
Nov16°C 61°F72 mm
Dec13°C 56°F57 mm

Comfort scores 18–26°C and under 30 mm of rain highest. Weather data: Open-Meteo historical archive (CC BY 4.0).

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