As 2024 draws to a close, San Antonio's weather showcases the unpredictable charm of a Texas winter: starting cool and gradually warming up. The current temperature is a moderate 52°F (11°C), but by the afternoon, expect the mercury to rise to a warm 86°F under clear, sunny skies. A south-southeast wind will shift to the west as the day progresses, bringing a brisk breeze after the warmth sets in. San Antonians may find themselves transitioning between shorts and jackets as the weather fluctuates throughout the day, as per the National Weather Service.
The evening promises clarity in the skies, hinting at starlit celebrations as the lows decent to a comfortable 51°F. Light winds will shift, hailing from the north-northwest after the ghosts of midnight confetti have settled. TonightClear, with a low around 51. Light and variable wind becoming north northwest 5 to 10 mph after midnight, details the @NWS forecast. Then, as we step into the last day of December, temperatures will take a noticeable dip. Tuesday is looking sunny with a high near a cooler 66°F, directed by a steady north-northeast breeze.
For those planning New Year's Day outings, the weather will be mild and pleasant. Expect clear skies and a high of around 61°F, with light northeast winds at 5 mph. It will be a calm day, perfect for reflecting on resolutions. The National Weather Service predicts a quiet evening with mostly cloudy skies and a low of around 44°F for Wednesday.
As the new year unfolds, Thursday offers a break in the monotony: partly sunny with temperatures cresting at 63. The wind remains a hush, turning eastward at 5 mph. The pattern of mild nights and pleasantly cool days is set to continue, with Friday's high nearly mirroring the previous day's, and nighttime lows a consistent 46 degrees. Expect partly cloudy to occasionally overcast skies to carry San Antonians through to the weekend.
Looking ahead to the weekend, the weather will remain steady, with partly sunny days. Saturday will have a high of around 65°F, and Sunday will warm up to 74°F. Expect mild temperatures perfect for outdoor activities, with lows in the 50s, including 53°F on Saturday night.
