Updated October 2026
Padre Island National Seashore Weather by Month
Padre Island National Seashore is warmest in August, when the nearest NOAA climate station averages a high of 96°F and a low of 73°F, and coldest in January, with an average high of 69°F and an average low of 45°F. September is the wettest month, with about 6.2 inches of precipitation.
These figures are NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, the 30-year average for each calendar month, from the nearest long-record weather station, 23.6 miles from the park's reference point. A single station cannot describe a whole park: temperatures elsewhere in Padre Island National Seashore can differ from these, particularly with elevation.
Warmest month
Aug
96°F avg high
Coldest month
Jan
45°F avg low
Wettest month
Sep
6.2 in avg
Longest days
Jun
13.7 h of daylight
Average weather at Padre Island by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precipitation | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F | 45°F | 1.3 in | 10.5 h |
| February | 74°F | 49°F | 1.4 in | 11.1 h |
| March | 78°F | 55°F | 1.9 in | 11.8 h |
| April | 84°F | 61°F | 1.5 in | 12.6 h |
| May | 89°F | 69°F | 3.1 in | 13.3 h |
| June | 92°F | 72°F | 3.2 in | 13.7 h |
| July | 94°F | 74°F | 2.4 in | 13.5 h |
| August | 96°F | 73°F | 2.7 in | 13.0 h |
| September | 91°F | 70°F | 6.2 in | 12.2 h |
| October | 86°F | 63°F | 3.3 in | 11.3 h |
| November | 77°F | 54°F | 1.8 in | 10.6 h |
| December | 70°F | 47°F | 1.6 in | 10.3 h |
| Year total | 30.4 in |
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals from station USC00418081, 23.6 miles from the park's reference point. Snowfall at the station totals about 0.2 inches in an average year. Daylight is the monthly average, computed from the park's latitude. Each month links to how crowded Padre Island is at that time of year.
Padre Island weather by season
Winter: December to February
Average highs bottom out at 69°F in January, between 70°F in December and 74°F in February, with average lows between 45°F and 49°F. Together the three months average 4.3 inches of precipitation, about 14% of the yearly total and less than in any other season. Daylight is at its shortest, about 10.3 hours in December.
Spring: March to May
Average highs climb from 78°F in March to 89°F in May, with average lows between 55°F and 69°F. Together the three months average 6.5 inches of precipitation, about 21% of the yearly total. Daylight lengthens from about 11.8 hours in March to 13.3 in May.
Summer: June to August
Average highs climb from 92°F in June to 96°F in August, with average lows near 73°F. The average high is 90°F or hotter in all three months. Together the three months average 8.3 inches of precipitation, about 27% of the yearly total. Daylight is at its longest, about 13.7 hours in June.
Fall: September to November
Average highs fall from 91°F in September to 77°F in November, with average lows between 54°F and 70°F. The average high is 90°F or hotter in September. Together the three months average 11.3 inches of precipitation, about 37% of the yearly total and more than in any other season. Daylight shortens from about 12.2 hours in September to 10.6 in November.
What the National Park Service says about the weather
Padre Island has long, hot summers and short, mild winters. Summers are very humid. Winter can bring strong cold fronts and gale force winds. Most rain falls near the beginning and end of hurricane season (Jun 1 - Nov 30). Average seasonal temperatures (Fahrenheit): Spring - high 70s-80s, low 50s-60s; Summer - high mid-90s, low 70s; Fall - high 70s-80s, low 50s-60s; Winter - high 50s-70s, low 30s-40s. Year-round, average wind speed ranges from 5-25 miles per hour. Relative humidity seldom drops below 70%.
Weather description courtesy of the National Park Service — official park site.
Today's forecast for Padre Island
Averages describe a typical month, not this week. For current conditions and the seven-day outlook, the National Weather Service issues a forecast for the park's reference point at 27.05°N, 97.36°W. It covers that one spot, so other elevations in the park can differ from it, as they do from the averages above.
National Weather Service forecast for Padre Island National Seashore →
Weather and crowds together
August, the warmest month, sees about 1.2× the visitors of the park's average month. July is the busiest month of the year and December the quietest. To see those crowds set against the weather for all twelve months, read the best time to visit Padre Island National Seashore. For hotels, cabins and rentals close to the park, see where to stay near Padre Island.
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Frequently Asked Questions
August is the warmest month at Padre Island National Seashore, with an average high of 96°F and an average low of 73°F. That is the 1991–2020 average at the nearest long-record NOAA station, 23.6 miles from the park's reference point. Temperatures inside the park can differ, particularly with elevation.
January is the coldest month at Padre Island National Seashore, with an average low of 45°F and an average high of 69°F, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
September is the wettest month, with about 6.2 inches of precipitation. January is the driest, at about 1.3 inches. The station records about 30.4 inches of precipitation in an average year.
Rarely, by the station's record. The nearest long-record NOAA station, 23.6 miles from the park's reference point, totals about 0.2 inches of snow in an average year.
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Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (station USC00418081), daylight computed from latitude, weather description from the National Park Service, crowd levels from National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1979–2025). Updated 2026-10-11. Lodging results are provided by Stay22; WhenToVisitParks may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.