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San Antonio in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in San Antonio in May will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for San Antonio, based on historical data.
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May

Weather in San Antonio in May 2025

Good Weather
Hot
🌧️
Rainy
Planning a trip to San Antonio in May? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +88°F and approximately 5 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 16 rainy days and 132 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • May is usually the wettest month of the year in San Antonio;

Average weather

☀️
+88°F
Avg. max. temperature
+43°F
Min.
+102°F
Max.
132 mm
Total precipitation
73%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: San Antonio has good weather in May.

Average temperature in San Antonio in May

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in San Antonio for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +93°F during the day to a minimum of +59°F during the night, the temperature in May averages around +86°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 16% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +84°F to +90°F.

Is San Antonio warm or cold in May?

San Antonio is typically hot in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +82°F to +88°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +61°F to +68°F.

Make sure that you pack your summer linen and swimming costumes; it’s probably going to be hot.

Take a look at how May is compared to other months in San Antonio:

Climate in San Antonio in May

San Antonio weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+82°F+88°F+93°F
Min. temperature
+32°F+43°F+57°F
Max. temperature
+100°F+102°F+109°F
Rainfall
76 mm132 mm89 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
69%73%71%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1012 HPa1012 HPa
Sunny days
856
Cloudy days
888
Rainy days
131614
Snowy days
000

May weather is still as good as in April. It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +82°F to +88°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 76 mm to 132 mm. Humidity rises from 69% to 73%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 4 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 8 sunny days in April to 5 in May.

Next month (June) brings a further decline in the weather.

Wind

Wind speed in San Antonio in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in San Antonio is gradually decreasing during May, going from 4 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in San Antonio based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 58% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 174 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 82 mm, which is considered heavy rain. May is a pretty wet month with over 18 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
May is one of the rainiest months in San Antonio, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
San Antonio wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 52% chance of precipitation and 132 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 35% chance of precipitation and 49 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last May in San Antonio?

This is the weather in San Antonio in May 2023:
1 May
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+84°F
2 May
☁️
+82°F
3 May
☀️
+84°F
4 May
☁️
+84°F
5 May
🌫️
+94°F
6 May
🌫️
+90°F
7 May
☁️
+85°F
8 May
🌫️
+90°F
9 May
🌧️
+87°F
10 May
🌫️
+82°F
11 May
🌫️
+88°F
12 May
🌫️
+86°F
13 May
🌧️
+83°F
14 May
☀️
+86°F
15 May
🌧️
+84°F
16 May
☀️
+84°F
17 May
☁️
+88°F
18 May
☀️
+88°F
19 May
☀️
+89°F
20 May
☁️
+87°F
21 May
🌧️
+80°F
22 May
☁️
+85°F
23 May
☀️
+89°F
24 May
☀️
+88°F
25 May
☁️
+85°F
26 May
☁️
+85°F
27 May
☀️
+85°F
28 May
☁️
+84°F
29 May
☁️
+85°F
30 May
☁️
+87°F
31 May
☀️
+89°F
In May 2023 San Antonio had 10 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +86°F, with an absolute maximum of +93°F and a minimum of +79°F. The average humidity was 78%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 32%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how San Antonio climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in San Antonio in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1983 (+77°F) and the highest in 2006 (+85°F). The driest year was 1996 with only 401 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2007 with 1606 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in San Antonio in May:

Is May a good time to visit San Antonio?

May is a really good time to go to San Antonio. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit San Antonio.

Can you sunbathe in San Antonio in May?

Absolutely, May is hot in San Antonio. Plan on beach and pool time, and ensure that you pack light and breathable options to stay comfortable.

Is San Antonio rainy in May?

San Antonio is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in San Antonio in May?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in San Antonio in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in USA

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Monthly weather in San Antonio

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in San Antonio, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.