Month guide · San Antonio · United States
San Antonio in October
What October 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
October is one of the best months to visit San Antonio. Expect average highs of 28°C (82°F), lows of 16°C (61°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 11.4 hours of daylight. Heat breaks and evenings on the river become pleasant; one of the best months to visit.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 28°C (82°F) / 16°C (61°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 11.4 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in October
October is the 7th-warmest month in San Antonio: days average 28°C (82°F) against a yearly average high of 27°C (81°F), and nights fall to about 16°C (61°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 31 days. Compared with September (32°C (90°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 22°C (72°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 07:35
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 19:04
- Daylight
- About 11.4 hours
Autumn (September–November). Heat fades through October, with Día de los Muertos and comfortable evenings on the river.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, October 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 October
- Día de los Muertos celebrations at La Villita and Hemisfair (late October to early November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in October
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Neighbourhood · Pearl
The Pearl
The red-brick Pearl Brewery complex, which brewed beer for over a century, now holds restaurants, a bakery, shops, a Culinary Institute of America campus and the Hotel Emma, built around a plaza by the river.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Food
- Shopping
- Free
- Architecture
Market · Downtown West
Market Square (El Mercado)
Buy pan dulce at Mi Tierra's bakery counter rather than waiting for a table.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Food
- Free
- Kids
Historic site · Downtown
La Villita Historic Arts Village
One of San Antonio's first neighbourhoods, La Villita is a block of small 19th-century stone and adobe houses now used as artists' studios and craft shops.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Shopping
- Art
Neighbourhood · King William
King William Historic District
Walk King William Street towards the river and return along the River Walk to downtown.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Architecture
- History
- Free
- Couples
What to pack
For highs near 28°C, lows near 16°C and 7 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October a good time to visit San Antonio?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit San Antonio?
It is one of the best months to visit San Antonio. Heat breaks and evenings on the river become pleasant; one of the best months to visit.
+How warm is San Antonio in October?
Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 16°C (61°F).
+Does it rain a lot in San Antonio in October?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.