Season guide · San Antonio · United States
San Antonio in autumn
September–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Heat fades through October, with Día de los Muertos and comfortable evenings on the river. Expect highs up to 32°C (90°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F), with about 21 rainy days across September–November. October–November are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- September–November
- Temperatures
- 10°C (50°F) to 32°C (90°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 21
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in autumn
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 32°C (90°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 7 | 12.3 h | 2/5 |
| October | 28°C (82°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 7 | 11.4 h | 3/5 |
| November | 22°C (72°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 7 | 10.6 h | 3/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 27°C (81°F) against a yearly 27°C (81°F), and 21 of the year's roughly 80 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in autumn
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- September: Diez y Seis — Mexican Independence Day celebrations at Market Square (around 16 September)
- October: Día de los Muertos celebrations at La Villita and Hemisfair (late October to early November)
- November: Holiday River Parade and lighting ceremony (usually the Friday after Thanksgiving)
Make the most of the weather
Garden · Brackenridge Park
Japanese Tea Garden
A former limestone quarry turned into a sunken garden in the 1910s, with stone bridges, koi ponds, a pagoda and a waterfall about 18 metres high.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Couples
- Photo spot
- Outdoors
Zoo · Brackenridge Park
San Antonio Zoo
Go at opening on summer days; animals are most active before the afternoon heat.
- Time needed
- 3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Nature
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Theme park · Northwest
Six Flags Fiesta Texas
A large theme park built into a former limestone quarry, with roller coasters set against 30-metre cliff walls, family rides and a water park included in admission in the warmer months.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- Active
- Outdoors
Theme park · Westover Hills
SeaWorld San Antonio
Check the show schedule on arrival and plan rides around it, as shows set the rhythm of the day.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- Outdoors
Waterfront · Downtown
San Antonio River Walk
A network of riverside paths one storey below street level, shaded by cypress trees and lined with restaurants, hotels and bridges.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Couples
- After dark
- Outdoors
Day trips in autumn
- Natural Bridge Caverns (About 30 minutes by car) — A large show cave north-east of the city with guided walks through chambers of stalactites and flowstone, named after the limestone bridge at its entrance.
- Austin (About 1 hour 20 minutes to 2 hours by car) — The Texas capital has the Texas State Capitol, Lady Bird Lake, live music on Sixth Street and South Congress Avenue's shops.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- A packable rain jacket for showers
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is autumn a good time to visit San Antonio?
Yes: October–November are among the best months. Heat fades through October, with Día de los Muertos and comfortable evenings on the river.
+What is the weather like in San Antonio in autumn?
Highs of up to 32°C (90°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F), with about 21 rainy days over the season.