South Padre & the Coastal Bend in May
May is one of the best months to visit South Padre & the Coastal Bend: a typical day grades A-, the 3rd best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 85°F, water around 81°F and about a 34% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically busy (Memorial Day weekend).
South Padre & the Coastal Bend month by month
Typical grade and high for each month. Higher is better: A+ to F.
- JanC+67°F
- FebB-69°F
- MarB+76°F
- AprA-79°F
- MayA-85°F
- JunA-88°F
- JulA-89°F
- AugA-90°F
- SepB+88°F
- OctA-83°F
- NovA-76°F
- DecB+71°F
April: A- · May: A- · June: A-. The best months are usually May, October and November, and the weakest are January and February.
Best beaches in South Padre & the Coastal Bend in May
Resorts with the best typical May, and their grades for the next few days.
| Beach | Typical May | This week |
|---|---|---|
| South Padre Island Beach Resorts | A- | SatB+SunB-MonBTueC+WedA- |
| Hilton Garden Inn South Padre Island | A- | SatB+SunB-MonBTueC+WedA- |
| Pearl South Padre | A- | SatB+SunB-MonBTueC+WedA- |
| Isla Grand Beach Resort | A- | SatB+SunB-MonBTueC+WedA- |
| Port Royal Ocean Resort | A- | SatB+SunBMonBTueA-WedA- |
| North Padre Island Beach Resorts | A- | SatA-SunBMonB-TueA-WedA- |
| Port Aransas Beach Resorts | A- | SatA-SunB+MonB+TueA-WedA- |
| Cinnamon Shore | 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.
Better beach options in May
Further afield: Puerto Vallarta (A), Los Cabos (A) and Maui (A). Every destination in May.
Questions
- Is May a good time to visit South Padre & the Coastal Bend?
- May is one of the best months to visit South Padre & the Coastal Bend: a typical day grades A-, the 3rd best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 85°F, water around 81°F and about a 34% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically busy (Memorial Day weekend).
- How warm is South Padre & the Coastal Bend in May?
- Typical highs are about 85°F and the sea is about 81°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.
- Is May hurricane season in South Padre & the Coastal Bend?
- No. Storm risk is very low in May.
- How crowded is South Padre & the Coastal Bend in May?
- Typically busy, around Memorial Day weekend. The quietest months are usually October and November.
Plan it
- Coastal Bend & South Texas: this week's forecast, beach by beach
- Sargassum Report: this week, updated every Monday
- Compare dates and beaches on the map
Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 8 resorts here (median resort): 6 years of ERA5 climate normals, the seasonal pattern of the Atlantic sargassum belt, holiday crowd calendars and historical storm tracks. Any given year can differ; check the 16-day forecast before you go.