Season guide · San Antonio · United States
San Antonio in summer
June–August: 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
Very hot, with highs around 35°C; best for theme parks, water parks and early-morning sightseeing. Expect highs up to 36°C (97°F) and lows around 23°C (73°F), with about 17 rainy days across June–August.
Key facts
- Months
- June–August
- Temperatures
- 23°C (73°F) to 36°C (97°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 17
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in summer
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 34°C (93°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 7 | 14 h | 3/5 |
| July | 35°C (95°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 5 | 13.9 h | 3/5 |
| August | 36°C (97°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 5 | 13.2 h | 2/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 35°C (95°F) against a yearly 27°C (81°F), and 17 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 summer
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- July: Independence Day fireworks (4 July)
Make the most of the weather
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Viewpoint · Hemisfair
Tower of the Americas
Go up shortly before sunset to see the city in daylight and as the lights come on.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Views
- After dark
- Kids
- Couples
Park · Hemisfair
Yanaguana Garden at Hemisfair
A large free playground on the former world's fair grounds, with climbing structures, a splash pad, sand areas and giant board games, surrounded by restored historic houses and cafés.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Kids
- Free
- Outdoors
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
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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
Day trips in summer
- 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.
- 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.
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 summer a good time to visit San Antonio?
It is a trade-off: Very hot, with highs around 35°C; best for theme parks, water parks and early-morning sightseeing. The best months overall are March–April and October–November.
+What is the weather like in San Antonio in summer?
Highs of up to 36°C (97°F) and lows around 23°C (73°F), with about 17 rainy days over the season.