Best time to visit South Padre & the Coastal Bend
The best time to visit South Padre & the Coastal Bend is usually May, October and November, when a typical day grades A-, A- and A-. January and February are the weakest (C+ and B-). The quietest months are October and November, and storm risk peaks in September.
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South Padre & the Coastal Bend month by month
| Month | Typical day | High | Water | Rain chance | Waves | Crowds | Storm risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | C+ | 67°F | 63°F | 30% | 3.6 ft | Moderate | Very low |
| February | B- | 69°F | 64°F | 23% | 3.2 ft | Moderate | Very low |
| March | B+ | 76°F | 69°F | 22% | 3.4 ft | Packed | Very low |
| April | A- | 79°F | 75°F | 30% | 3.7 ft | Busy | Very low |
| May | A- | 85°F | 81°F | 34% | 3.5 ft | Busy | Very low |
| June | A- | 88°F | 85°F | 38% | 3.5 ft | Very busy | Very low |
| July | A- | 89°F | 85°F | 35% | 2.6 ft | Very busy | Low |
| August | A- | 90°F | 87°F | 33% | 2.1 ft | Busy | Moderate |
| September | B+ | 88°F | 86°F | 44% | 2.6 ft | Moderate | High |
| October | A- | 83°F | 81°F | 31% | 3.1 ft | Moderate | Low |
| November | A- | 76°F | 75°F | 28% | 3.5 ft | Moderate | Very low |
| December | B+ | 71°F | 69°F | 25% | 3.3 ft | Moderate | Very low |
Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 8 resorts here (median resort). Grades weigh seaweed, temperature, rain, sun, water, waves, wind, UV, crowds, storm risk and travel safety.
Best beaches in South Padre & the Coastal Bend
Resorts with the best typical May, and their grades for the next few days.
- South Padre Island Beach Resorts May A-SatB+SunB-MonBTueC+WedA-
- Hilton Garden Inn South Padre Island May A-SatB+SunB-MonBTueC+WedA-
- Pearl South Padre May A-SatB+SunB-MonBTueC+WedA-
- Isla Grand Beach Resort May A-SatB+SunB-MonBTueC+WedA-
- Port Royal Ocean Resort May A-SatB+SunBMonBTueA-WedA-
- North Padre Island Beach Resorts May A-SatA-SunBMonB-TueA-WedA-
- Port Aransas Beach Resorts May A-SatA-SunB+MonB+TueA-WedA-
- Cinnamon Shore May A-SatA-SunB+MonB+TueA-WedA-
Grades for the next few days from Veabird's beach forecast, updated Oct 3, 18:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.
Questions
- When is the best time to visit South Padre & the Coastal Bend?
- The best time to visit South Padre & the Coastal Bend is usually May, October and November, when a typical day grades A-, A- and A-. January and February are the weakest (C+ and B-). The quietest months are October and November, and storm risk peaks in September.
- When is the cheapest and least crowded time to visit South Padre & the Coastal Bend?
- Crowds are usually lightest in October and November and heaviest in March and July (College & school spring break and Semana Santa / Easter). Quieter months usually mean lower hotel rates.
- When is hurricane season in South Padre & the Coastal Bend?
- Storm risk runs from about July to October and peaks in September.
- When is the water warmest in South Padre & the Coastal Bend?
- The sea is warmest in August and September (about 87°F) and coolest in January and February (about 63°F).