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San Antonio in February
What February is really like in San Antonio: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
February is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 20°C (68°F), lows of 7°C (45°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 11.1 hours of daylight. Pleasant sightseeing weather; the rodeo brings visitors and country music.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 20°C (68°F) / 7°C (45°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 11.1 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in February
February is the 10th-warmest month in San Antonio: days average 20°C (68°F) against a yearly average high of 27°C (81°F), and nights fall to about 7°C (45°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 28 days. Compared with January (17°C (63°F)), February is warmer; by March highs climb to around 24°C (75°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:13
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 18:23
- Daylight
- About 11.1 hours
Winter (December–February). Mild days, occasional cold fronts, holiday lights on the River Walk and lower prices after New Year.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 3 for crowds (the peak is April at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in April). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in February
- San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo (usually February)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Zoo · Brackenridge Park
San Antonio Zoo
A long-established zoo in Brackenridge Park with an African savanna area, big cats, hippos, a children's area and a large collection of birds and reptiles, set among limestone cliffs from the old quarries.
- Time needed
- 3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Nature
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Theme park · Northwest
Six Flags Fiesta Texas
Go on a weekday outside school holidays and head to the biggest coasters first.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- Active
- Outdoors
Theme park · Westover Hills
SeaWorld San Antonio
A marine theme park on the west side of the city with animal presentations, roller coasters and aquarium areas, plus the separate Aquatica water park next door.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- Outdoors
Historic site · Downtown
The Alamo
Go early in the morning before tour groups, then walk a block to the River Walk for breakfast.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- History
- Free
- Architecture
What to pack
For highs near 20°C, lows near 7°C and 7 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit San Antonio?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, March–April and October–November are better overall. Compare every month.
San Antonio in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit San Antonio?
It is a shoulder-season month. Pleasant sightseeing weather; the rodeo brings visitors and country music.
+How warm is San Antonio in February?
Average highs are around 20°C (68°F) and lows around 7°C (45°F).
+Does it rain a lot in San Antonio in February?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.