Season guide · San Antonio · United States
San Antonio in spring
March–May: 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
Warm and green, with bluebonnets, Fiesta in April and spring-break crowds; May can bring heavy storms. Expect highs up to 31°C (88°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F), with about 21 rainy days across March–May. March–April are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- March–May
- Temperatures
- 11°C (52°F) to 31°C (88°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 21
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in spring
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 24°C (75°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 7 | 11.9 h | 4/5 |
| April | 28°C (82°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 6 | 12.8 h | 5/5 |
| May | 31°C (88°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 8 | 13.6 h | 4/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 28°C (82°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 4/5 and hotel prices 4/5 on average.
What's on in spring
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- March: St. Patrick's Day — the river is dyed green (around 17 March)
- April: Fiesta San Antonio — parades, Night in Old San Antonio and street parties (usually 11 days in April)
- May: Tejano Conjunto Festival (usually May)
- May: Cinco de Mayo celebrations at Market Square
Make the most of the weather
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
Historic site · Mission Reach
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
Rent a bike and ride the Mission Reach trail along the river between the missions, starting at Concepción.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- History
- Free
- Architecture
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
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Viewpoint · Hemisfair
Tower of the Americas
Built for the 1968 HemisFair world's fair, this 229-metre tower has an observation deck reached by glass-fronted lifts, with views over downtown, the missions corridor and the Hill Country on clear days.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Views
- After dark
- Kids
- Couples
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
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
Day trips in spring
- Fredericksburg (About 1 hour 15 minutes by car) — A Hill Country town founded by German settlers in 1846, with a long Main Street of shops, German bakeries and beer gardens.
- Gruene and New Braunfels (About 40 minutes by car) — Gruene is a historic hamlet with Gruene Hall, one of the oldest dance halls in Texas, and riverside restaurants.
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 spring a good time to visit San Antonio?
Yes: March–April are among the best months. Warm and green, with bluebonnets, Fiesta in April and spring-break crowds; May can bring heavy storms.
+What is the weather like in San Antonio in spring?
Highs of up to 31°C (88°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F), with about 21 rainy days over the season.