Corpus Christi climate
Corpus Christi (Texas, United States) has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa). The average temperature over the year is 23 °C73 °F, and about 718 mm28 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Corpus Christi climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1967 | 947 | 1457 | 401.6 | 1 |
| Feb | 2271 | 1051 | 1661 | 291.1 | 0 |
| Mar | 2577 | 1457 | 1967 | 501.9 | 0 |
| Apr | 2984 | 1864 | 2374 | 471.8 | 0 |
| May | 3188 | 2171 | 2679 | 803.1 | 0 |
| Jun | 3493 | 2476 | 2984 | 662.6 | 0 |
| Jul | 3492 | 2577 | 2985 | 843.3 | 0 |
| Aug | 3494 | 2578 | 3086 | 552.2 | 0 |
| Sep | 3289 | 2374 | 2882 | 1275.0 | 0 |
| Oct | 2985 | 1966 | 2475 | 592.3 | 0 |
| Nov | 2576 | 1457 | 1967 | 441.7 | 0 |
| Dec | 2169 | 1050 | 1559 | 371.5 | 0 |
| Year | 3494 | 947 | 2373 | 71828 | 2 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75% | 63% | 3.1 | 10:34 |
| Feb | 75% | 63% | 3.6 | 11:11 |
| Mar | 75% | 59% | 4.6 | 11:56 |
| Apr | 72% | 57% | 5.4 | 12:48 |
| May | 73% | 49% | 6.0 | 13:31 |
| Jun | 72% | 35% | 6.6 | 13:53 |
| Jul | 74% | 38% | 6.6 | 13:44 |
| Aug | 72% | 34% | 6.3 | 13:07 |
| Sep | 75% | 46% | 5.2 | 12:17 |
| Oct | 74% | 39% | 4.6 | 11:27 |
| Nov | 75% | 49% | 3.5 | 10:44 |
| Dec | 75% | 63% | 2.8 | 10:23 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Corpus Christi is like
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 34 °C94 °F and a low of 25 °C78 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 19 °C67 °F and lows 9 °C47 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 15.9 °C28.6 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 718 mm28 in. The wettest three-month stretch is July–September, which brings 37% of the annual total. The wettest month is September (127 mm5.0 in), the driest is February (29 mm1.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 72% in August to 75% in February. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 34%) are typical of August. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 10 km/h (6 mph) in September to 14 km/h (9 mph) in April. Daylight lasts from about 10.4 hours in December to 13.9 hours in June.
Best time to visit Corpus Christi
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are October–April. Average highs then reach 19 °C67 °F to 29 °C85 °F. Precipitation is 29 mm1.1 in to 59 mm2.3 in per month.
The most challenging month is September, which is hot, with average highs of 32 °C89 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Corpus Christi
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1967 to 22 °C71 °F, lows 947 to 10 °C51 °F, about 36 mm1.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 2577 to 31 °C88 °F, lows 1457 to 21 °C71 °F, about 59 mm2.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs around 34 °C92 °F, lows 2476 to 25 °C78 °F, about 69 mm2.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2576 to 32 °C89 °F, lows 1457 to 23 °C74 °F, about 77 mm3.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses.
How Corpus Christi compares
The nearest larger place is San Antonio, about 210 km to the northwest. Compared with it, Corpus Christi is on average 1.6 °C2.9 °F warmer. It receives 8% less precipitation (718 mm28 in vs 780 mm31 in). The difference is largest in December (3.5 °C6.2 °F warmer).
World Climates covers 222 places in the United States. By annual mean temperature, Corpus Christi is the 12th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 149th wettest. See all of them on the United States climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Nuevo Laredo (Mexico, BSh), Ciudad Apodaca (Mexico, BSh) and Reynosa (Mexico, BSh).
Nearby places
- Climate in San Antonio 210 km · 21 °C70 °F · 780 mm31 in
- Climate in Reynosa 211 km · 24 °C76 °F · 605 mm24 in
- Climate in Nuevo Laredo 212 km · 24 °C74 °F · 559 mm22 in
- Climate in Heroica Matamoros 214 km · 24 °C76 °F · 645 mm25 in
- Climate in Austin 276 km · 20 °C69 °F · 840 mm33 in
- Climate in Houston 295 km · 21 °C69 °F · 1,247 mm49 in
- Climate in Pasadena 299 km · 21 °C70 °F · 1,466 mm58 in
- Climate in Piedras Negras 322 km · 23 °C73 °F · 477 mm19 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Corpus Christi?
August is the warmest month in Corpus Christi. Its average high is 34 °C (94 °F) and its average low is 25 °C (78 °F).
What is the coldest month in Corpus Christi?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 19 °C (67 °F) and its average low is 9 °C (47 °F).
When does it rain the most in Corpus Christi?
September is the wettest month with about 127 mm (5.0 in) of precipitation. February is the driest with about 29 mm (1.1 in).
What is the best time to visit Corpus Christi?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are October–April.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station. So they can differ from airport records. The gaps are largest on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.