Warm
Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
May verdict
South Padre Island, Texas, United States in May
Weather score76Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 8.3h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 68mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
31°C
Rain
68mm
Sun
8.3h
Sea
25°C
Weather score
76
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 68mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.3h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 25°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare South Padre Island, Texas, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May31°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May68mm average rain
May sits near South Padre Island's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to April, July, and November to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May8.3 hours average sun
May sits close to South Padre Island's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJune to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May25°C average sea
May is close to South Padre Island's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJune to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 28°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May76 weather score
May scores above South Padre Island's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsApril to August and October
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
