Corpus Christi, TX Climate & Monthly Averages
The climate of Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi has a humid subtropical climate, marked by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. Average daytime highs range from about 65°F (18°C) in January to around 89°F (32°C) in August, and the city records roughly 122 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Climate quick facts
- Hottest month: August - highs near 89°F (32°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 65°F (18°C)
- Record high: 98°F (37°C) · Record low: 20°F (-6°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: September (14 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (12.0 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid subtropical - hot, humid summers and generally mild winters
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on August. Highs average 89°F (32°C) and overnight lows stay near 80°F (27°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 65°F (18°C) and lows around 53°F (11°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 98°F (37°C) and dropped as low as 20°F (-6°C).
Rain, sun and snow
September is usually the wettest month. It brings about 4.3 inches (109 mm) of rain over 14 days, while February is the driest. July brings the most sunshine, averaging 12.0 hours of sun a day.
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65° | 53° | 9 | 2.9 in | 7.4 h/day | 74% |
| February | 68° | 55° | 7 | 1.5 in | 7.6 h/day | 78% |
| March | 73° | 63° | 9 | 3.0 in | 8.2 h/day | 78% |
| April | 78° | 68° | 10 | 3.1 in | 9.7 h/day | 78% |
| May | 83° | 75° | 14 | 4.0 in | 11.0 h/day | 81% |
| June | 87° | 78° | 13 | 4.2 in | 11.9 h/day | 79% |
| July | 88° | 80° | 9 | 3.4 in | 12.0 h/day | 78% |
| August | 89° | 80° | 10 | 3.4 in | 11.9 h/day | 76% |
| September | 86° | 77° | 14 | 4.3 in | 10.3 h/day | 77% |
| October | 82° | 71° | 10 | 3.1 in | 9.7 h/day | 73% |
| November | 73° | 63° | 9 | 2.9 in | 7.7 h/day | 76% |
| December | 69° | 57° | 8 | 2.3 in | 7.1 h/day | 78% |
Corpus Christi month by month
Corpus Christi weather in January
January brings highs around 65°F (18°C), lows near 53°F (11°C), about 9 wet days - typically the coldest month of the year in Corpus Christi.
Corpus Christi weather in February
February brings highs around 68°F (20°C), lows near 55°F (13°C), about 7 wet days - typically the driest month of the year in Corpus Christi.
Corpus Christi weather in March
March brings highs around 73°F (23°C), lows near 63°F (17°C), about 9 wet days.
Corpus Christi weather in April
April brings highs around 78°F (26°C), lows near 68°F (20°C), about 10 wet days.
Corpus Christi weather in May
May brings highs around 83°F (28°C), lows near 75°F (24°C), about 14 wet days.
Corpus Christi weather in June
June brings highs around 87°F (30°C), lows near 78°F (26°C), about 13 wet days.
Corpus Christi weather in July
July brings highs around 88°F (31°C), lows near 80°F (27°C), about 9 wet days - typically the sunniest month of the year in Corpus Christi.
Corpus Christi weather in August
August brings highs around 89°F (32°C), lows near 80°F (27°C), about 10 wet days - typically the hottest month of the year in Corpus Christi.
Corpus Christi weather in September
September brings highs around 86°F (30°C), lows near 77°F (25°C), about 14 wet days - typically the wettest month of the year in Corpus Christi.
Corpus Christi weather in October
October brings highs around 82°F (28°C), lows near 71°F (22°C), about 10 wet days.
Corpus Christi weather in November
November brings highs around 73°F (23°C), lows near 63°F (17°C), about 9 wet days.
Corpus Christi weather in December
December brings highs around 69°F (20°C), lows near 57°F (14°C), about 8 wet days.
Seasons in Corpus Christi
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Corpus Christi brings comfortable warmth, with daytime highs averaging 78°F (26°C) and nights around 69°F (20°C); expect showers on roughly 33 days across the season.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Corpus Christi runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 88°F (31°C) and nights around 79°F (26°C); expect showers on roughly 32 days across the season. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Corpus Christi is pleasantly warm, with daytime highs averaging 80°F (27°C) and nights around 70°F (21°C); expect showers on roughly 33 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Corpus Christi is crisp but comfortable, with daytime highs averaging 67°F (20°C) and nights around 55°F (13°C); expect showers on roughly 24 days across the season.
Climate questions, answered
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Best time to visit Corpus Christi
The best time to visit Corpus Christi is generally January to April and October to November, when warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up. Daytime temperatures in that window typically sit near 73°F (23°C).
Pack for Corpus Christi with lightweight, breathable clothing and strong sun protection for the hot months; a compact umbrella or rain shell - showers are a regular feature; moisture-wicking fabrics to cope with the humidity. Evenings can feel noticeably cooler than afternoons - August nights average 80°F (27°C).
Corpus Christi temperature records (2015-2024)
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ.