(the one where the rains are less abundant), at the mouth of the Nueces River, which widens into a bay. Between the bay and the Gulf of Mexico lies a barrier island, Mustang Island.
of the coldest month (January) is of 14.4 °C (57.9 °F), that of the warmest month (August) is of 29.6 °C (85.4 °F).
amounts to 810 millimeters (31.9 inches) per year.
, from December to February, is mild.
The sun shines quite often, although there are periods characterized by clouds, rain and wind.
Even in the middle of winter, there can be warm days, with highs around 25 °C (77 °F) and more, sometimes as high as 30 °C (86 °F).
, with highs below 10 °C (14 °F). Very rarely, as happened on Christmas 2004 and in December 2017, it can even
. From 1981 to 2020, the record was -10.5 °C (13 °F), set in December 1989. In February 2021, the temperature dropped to -8 °C (17.5 °F).
, from June to September, is very hot and muggy. Due to high humidity the heat is sweltering, even though the breeze blows from the sea.
The sun often shines, but the sky is not always clear, as cloud coverings can form, which can give rise to thunderstorms.
On the hottest days of the year, the temperature typically reaches 38 °C (100 °F). The record is 43 °C (109.5 °F), recorded in early September 2000.
From June to November (but with a higher probability from August to October), there is the risk of
. Being a coastal city, Corpus Christi is particularly exposed. The city was hit hard by Hurricane Celia in August 1970.
temperature ranges between 19 °C (66 °F) and 29 °C (84 °F). From January to March, the sea is a bit cold, while it becomes pleasantly warm for swimming from June to October.
The best time to visit Corpus Christi is from November to March. Winter, from December to February, is generally a mild season, although it can sometimes get cold (especially in December and January). You can therefore choose the months of March and November.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
14.4 °C, with a minimum of
8.9 °C and a maximum of
19.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-0.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-5.6 °C in January 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
28.5 °C. However, it reached
33.3 °C in January 2017.
Precipitation amounts to
35 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 43% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
19 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
19.9 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.
February is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
16.6 °C, with a minimum of
11.1 °C and a maximum of
22.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
1 °C. However, it dropped to
-5 °C in February 1994.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
30.5 °C. However, it reached
35 °C in February 2006.
Precipitation amounts to
35 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
20.2 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
19 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.
March is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
19.6 °C, with a minimum of
14.5 °C and a maximum of
24.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
4 °C. However, it dropped to
-2.2 °C in March 2002.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32 °C. However, it reached
37.2 °C in March 1991.
Precipitation amounts to
60 mm, distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
21.6 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
19.5 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.
April is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
23 °C, with a minimum of
17.9 °C and a maximum of
28.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
8.5 °C. However, it dropped to
4 °C in April 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34 °C. However, it reached
39.4 °C in April 2014.
Precipitation amounts to
50 mm, distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 54% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
22.3 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
21.7 °C. Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.
May is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
26.1 °C, with a minimum of
21.5 °C and a maximum of
30.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
13.5 °C. However, it dropped to
9.4 °C in May 2013.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34.5 °C. However, it reached
38 °C in May 1999.
Precipitation amounts to
85 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
20.5 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
25 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
June is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
28.4 °C, with a minimum of
23.8 °C and a maximum of
33.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
20 °C. However, it dropped to
16.7 °C in June 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
36 °C. However, it reached
41.7 °C in June 2013.
Precipitation amounts to
90 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 55 minutes. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 70% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
17.2 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
27.8 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
July is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
29.2 °C, with a minimum of
24.2 °C and a maximum of
34.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
21.5 °C. However, it dropped to
20 °C in July 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
36.5 °C. However, it reached
39.4 °C in July 2000.
Precipitation amounts to
65 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 10.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 77% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
17.3 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
28.5 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
August, the hottest month of the year, is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
29.6 °C, with a minimum of
24.3 °C and a maximum of
35 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
21.5 °C. However, it dropped to
17.8 °C in August 2004.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
38 °C. However, it reached
41.7 °C in August 2011.
Precipitation amounts to
70 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 74% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
16.3 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
28.8 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
September is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
27.8 °C, with a minimum of
22.8 °C and a maximum of
32.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
17 °C. However, it dropped to
10.6 °C in September 2020.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
36.5 °C. However, it reached
42.8 °C in September 2000.
Precipitation amounts to
140 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 66% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
15 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
28.7 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
October is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
24 °C, with a minimum of
18.6 °C and a maximum of
29.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
8 °C. However, it dropped to
-2.2 °C in October 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34.5 °C. However, it reached
38.9 °C in October 2010.
Precipitation amounts to
80 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 65% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
16.8 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
26.8 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
November is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
19 °C, with a minimum of
13.5 °C and a maximum of
24.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
3 °C. However, it dropped to
-2.8 °C in November 2011.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31.5 °C. However, it reached
33.9 °C in November 1994.
Precipitation amounts to
50 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 52% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
18.1 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
23.8 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
December is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
15.4 °C, with a minimum of
9.9 °C and a maximum of
20.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
0 °C. However, it dropped to
-6 °C in December 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
29 °C. However, it reached
32.8 °C in December 2019.
Precipitation amounts to
50 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 25 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 42% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
18.3 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
21.5 °C. Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.