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Typical December weather
South Padre Island
Texas · December
74° days
55° nights
about 3 rainy days · 10½ hours of daylight · gulf 68°
What to pack
- Light jacket
- Sunscreen
What December feels like
December on the island means lighted boat parades, luminarias, and restaurants that close early because half the staff has gone home for the holidays. The water is still warm enough that somebody always swims on Christmas Day, mostly to be able to say they did.
Real rain shows up about 3 days all month; the rest stay dry. Humidity stays comfortable; the air never feels heavy.
Can you swim?
The Gulf runs about 68° — brisk but swimmable.
The numbers
| Typical high | 74° |
|---|---|
| Typical low | 55° |
| Days with real rain | 3 |
| Total rain | 1.2 in |
| Humidity | comfortable |
| Water temperature | 68° |
| Sunrise / sunset (mid-month) | 7:08 am / 5:39 pm |