Month guide · San Antonio · United States
San Antonio in July
What July 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
July is a month many travellers avoid. Expect average highs of 35°C (95°F), lows of 23°C (73°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 13.9 hours of daylight. Hot and mostly dry; families visit the theme parks and water parks.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 35°C (95°F) / 23°C (73°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 13.9 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in July
July is the 2nd-warmest month in San Antonio: days average 35°C (95°F) against a yearly average high of 27°C (81°F), and nights fall to about 23°C (73°F). Rain falls on roughly 5 of its 31 days. Compared with June (34°C (93°F)), July is about as warm; by August highs stay near 36°C (97°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 06:44
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 20:35
- Daylight
- About 13.9 hours
Summer (June–August). Very hot, with highs around 35°C; best for theme parks, water parks and early-morning sightseeing.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, July 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 July
- Independence Day fireworks (4 July)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Park · Hemisfair
Yanaguana Garden at Hemisfair
Bring swimwear in summer for the splash pad and visit in the morning, before the heat builds.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Kids
- Free
- Outdoors
Religious site · Main Plaza
San Fernando Cathedral
Founded in 1731 by settlers from the Canary Islands, San Fernando is one of the oldest cathedral sanctuaries in the United States.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- After dark
- Architecture
Garden · Brackenridge Park
Japanese Tea Garden
Visit in the morning when the light falls on the waterfall, then walk to the zoo next door.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Couples
- Photo spot
- 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
What to pack
For highs near 35°C, lows near 23°C and 5 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit San Antonio?
A month many travellers avoid, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, March–April and October–November are better overall. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit San Antonio?
It is a month many travellers avoid. Hot and mostly dry; families visit the theme parks and water parks.
+How warm is San Antonio in July?
Average highs are around 35°C (95°F) and lows around 23°C (73°F).
+Does it rain a lot in San Antonio in July?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.