South Padre Island Water Temperature
South Padre Island lies right at the tip of Padre Island in Texas, and the resort has some of the best beaches on the Gulf of Mexico coast. Dolphin watching, swimming and kayaking are all popular activities, and fishing both inshore and offshore is exceptional. South Padre Island is right next to the Mexican border, and visitors can reach it via Texas State Route 100 which connects the island to Port Isabel on the mainland, and goes on to join US 77/83.
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Book a trip at South Padre Island Sailing Charters or spend the day at the Turtle Rescue Centre, there is always something to see or do in this friendly Texan resort.
South Padre Island Summary
| Description | Value |
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| Current water temperature | / |
| Warmest Month Water Temperature: | September with 84°F / 28.9°C |
| Coldest Month Water Temperature: | February with 64.4°F / 18°C |
| Warmest Month Air Temperature: | August with 83.1°F / 28.4°C |
| Coldest Month Air Temperature: | January with 63°F / 17.2°C |
| Wettest Month: | September with 2.9in / 73.3mm |
| Driest Month: | November with 0in / 0mm |
| Highest Humidity | June with 81.6% |
| Lowest Humidity | November with 72.1% |
| Best Time to Visit: | April, May, September, October, June, July, August |
| Climate Classification | mild temperate climate with hot summer |
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South Padre Island water temperature by month
gulf of mexico water temperature by month
| Max. Water
Temperature (°F) |
ø. Water
Temperature (°F) |
Min. Water
Temperature (°F) |
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January |
67.5 | 65.7 | 64.8 |
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February |
65.1 | 64.6 | 64 |
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March |
69.6 | 66.9 | 65.1 |
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April |
74.7 | 72.3 | 69.8 |
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May |
79.9 | 77.4 | 74.7 |
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June |
82.2 | 81.1 | 79.9 |
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July |
82.8 | 82 | 81.5 |
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August |
83.8 | 83.1 | 82.6 |
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September |
84.2 | 83.8 | 83.1 |
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October |
83.1 | 81 | 77.9 |
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November |
77.9 | 75 | 71.6 |
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December |
71.6 | 69.3 | 67.5 |
gulf of mexico water temperature by month
| Max. Water
Temperature (°C) |
ø. Water
Temperature (°C) |
Min. Water
Temperature (°C) |
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January |
19.7 | 18.7 | 18.2 |
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February |
18.4 | 18.1 | 17.8 |
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March |
20.9 | 19.4 | 18.4 |
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April |
23.7 | 22.4 | 21 |
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May |
26.6 | 25.2 | 23.7 |
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June |
27.9 | 27.3 | 26.6 |
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July |
28.2 | 27.8 | 27.5 |
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August |
28.8 | 28.4 | 28.1 |
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September |
29 | 28.8 | 28.4 |
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October |
28.4 | 27.2 | 25.5 |
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November |
25.5 | 23.9 | 22 |
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December |
22 | 20.7 | 19.7 |
The warmest water temperature are in September with around 84°F / 28.9°C. The coldest in February with an average water temperature of 64.4°F / 18°C.
Water sports are what South Padre Island is all about and whether you’re sailing on the Gulf or swimming at the beach, you’ll enjoy warm water all through the year. Summer is perfect for surfing and swimming and warm bath temperatures of around 82F or 28C to 86F or 30C in mid August are to be expected. The lowest temperatures are found in February with the water falling to 63F or 17C to 70F or 21°C. Surfers will probably find that a vest and board shorts are good at most times, though you may prefer a 3/2mm wetsuit on cooler February days.
14 Days Weather Forecast for South Padre Island
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Best time to visit South Padre Island
The island enjoys very long summers with average temperatures of around 89 to 101F or 32 to 38C. The hottest months are March, August and September and thanks to South Padre Island being voted the number one spring break destination, March is also one of the busiest months. Visitors come for a wide range of water sports including surfing, swimming and sailing. Pack light clothing and sunscreen for a visit at any time.
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South Padre Island weather by month / climate table
Max. Temperature °F | ø. Temperature °F | Min. Temperature (°F) |
Precip. (in) |
Rainy Days (d) |
Rel. Humidity (%) |
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January |
68.7 | 63 | 56.7 | 0.1 | 0 | 76.6% |
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February |
70 | 64 | 59 | 0.5 | 0 | 79.9% |
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March |
73.6 | 67.6 | 61.2 | 0.2 | 0 | 79.9% |
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April |
78.3 | 73 | 67.8 | 0.1 | 0 | 80.1% |
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May |
83.3 | 77.9 | 72.1 | 0.8 | 0 | 81.5% |
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June |
84.9 | 81.7 | 78.1 | 2.5 | 1 | 81.6% |
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July |
86.2 | 82.6 | 79.5 | 2.7 | 1 | 81.3% |
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August |
86.4 | 83.1 | 79.9 | 2 | 1 | 80.2% |
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September |
85.1 | 81.5 | 77 | 2.9 | 14 | 78.4% |
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October |
83.7 | 78.1 | 71.8 | 0.7 | 0 | 72.3% |
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November |
78.4 | 71.4 | 63.3 | 0 | 0 | 72.1% |
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December |
72.5 | 65.8 | 59.4 | 0.6 | 0 | 75.1% |
Max. Temperature °C | ø. Temperature °C | Min. Temperature (°C) |
Precip. (mm) |
Rainy Days (d) |
Rel. Humidity (%) |
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January |
20.4 | 17.2 | 13.7 | 2.6 | 0 | 76.6% |
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February |
21.1 | 17.8 | 15 | 12.6 | 0 | 79.9% |
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March |
23.1 | 19.8 | 16.2 | 5.5 | 0 | 79.9% |
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April |
25.7 | 22.8 | 19.9 | 2.3 | 0 | 80.1% |
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May |
28.5 | 25.5 | 22.3 | 21.5 | 0 | 81.5% |
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June |
29.4 | 27.6 | 25.6 | 62.9 | 1 | 81.6% |
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July |
30.1 | 28.1 | 26.4 | 67.4 | 1 | 81.3% |
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August |
30.2 | 28.4 | 26.6 | 50.1 | 1 | 80.2% |
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September |
29.5 | 27.5 | 25 | 73.3 | 14 | 78.4% |
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October |
28.7 | 25.6 | 22.1 | 17.5 | 0 | 72.3% |
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November |
25.8 | 21.9 | 17.4 | 0 | 0 | 72.1% |
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December |
22.5 | 18.8 | 15.2 | 15.1 | 0 | 75.1% |
You should see this when you visiting South Padre Island
South Padre Island is highly popular with the spring break crowds, so March is a busy month. There is plenty to keep you occupied at any time, and as well as fantastic beaches and water sports facilities, you can enjoy family days out at Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark where you’ll find dozens of rides including the famous Boogie Bahn. Be sure to book a dolphin watching trip, and plan a visit to the Sea Turtle Rescue Centre. There are also dozens of bars and restaurants to choose from in this friendly resort for those who like to party well into the night.
Activities & POI in South Padre Island
| Type of Activity | List |
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| Beach | Boca Chica Beach |
| Attraction | Pier 19 |
| Caravan Site | Isla Blanca Park |
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