Irish family - could we cope with the weather?!

Hi

We are considering visiting San Antonio next July. Are we mad (with regard to being able to cope with the weather)?

We are a family of 5 from Northern Ireland. The kids range in age from 14 - 8. Would we be able to have an enjoyable holiday in that month? San Antonio looks like it has so much to offer.

Any advice would be much appreciated (and yes, we have the typically pale, Irish skin!)

Thanks

SAra

Irish family - could we cope with the weather?!

The highs would be around 32-38. Lows 25-29 on average. August is the hottest month, July a close second. August can break 38 easy.

That said we have A/C here. The first office building in the USA to have A/C was here in SA. Yes its hot %26amp; humid but lots of folks manage it. When you get here but some 50 water/sweet proof sunscreen and keep in on and you will be ok.

There are some water parks here that will keep you cool.

Irish family - could we cope with the weather?!

You plan your day around the heat. The siesta was invented for a reason! Get up early and do as much as possible by noon. Have lunch inside, spend the afternoon either at the hotel pool or doing some indoor activity. See the Imax Alamo movie in the afternoon, shop at an indoor mall, or stop in to one of the many museums SA has to offer. Take a late afternoon nap then go out again after the sun goes down for more fun.

Sara,

You will love San Antonio! Yes, it is hot in July, but the River Walk has misters to cool you off as you stroll, buildings are air conditioned, and you can plan your day around your comfort zone.

Be sure to visit the San Antonio Museum of Art, which has a premier exhibit of Latin American Folk Art; Take an early morning stroll through the King William district to see old homes and lovely gardens; go to El Mercado for souvenirs straight from Mexico; and be sure to stop by Jim Cullum%26#39;s Landing on the River Walk in the evening for some great jazz. If you want to see Texas tacky at its ultimate, visit the Buckhorn Museum (dead animals on the walls). Be sure to visit at least some of the missions--there is a tram tour that will take you around San Antonio%26#39;s attractions for a very nominal fee. You get on and get off as you want, and the ticket is good for at least a full day.

Buy a wide brimmed hat, put on some sunscreen, and enjoy San Antonio!

Yes I think you can handle the heat if you do what the above posters suggested that in the mid afternoon do the things that involve being inside with A/C or where water is involve. They have Sunscreen that is 50 %26amp; you won%26#39;t get Sunburn. There is a lot to do in SA as well as inside activities to keep you very busy %26amp; lots of Theme Parks with water parks. Maybe you should consider coming in June where it%26#39;s not as hot.

Thanks everyone for your replies. We have to travel during July because of school holidays but we are reassured that we should be able to cope if we follow the suggestions given here.

Sara

You know, many Irish, German, Polish, and Swedish immigrants chose to live in Texas. I think you%26#39;ll be able to handle a visit!

On the serious side, you definitely will feel blown away by the afternoon heat. If you do as the locals do, and plan your activities for the mornings and evenings, you%26#39;ll be fine.

In the heat of the day, even the water parks can be rough, if you aren%26#39;t careful. Drink lots of fluids if you will be out in the heat!

People here dress very comfortably in the summer. Sundresses, shorts, t-shirts, and light shoes are all commonly worn about. Linen and Cotton are your friends...

I have acquaintances who visit (from Ireland) in the summer months and they seem to cope just fine. It will be hot but the best advice was to organize your days around the heat. Everything here is air conditioned. Avoid the mid-afternoon heat and arrange outdoor activities in the mornings and evenings. Hope you choose SA as a destination. Bring lotsa sunscreen and wear a hat.

Hi, we live in San Antonio and yes there is a lot to do, my wife is from Scotland and she will tell you the best time to visit here is March/April and October/November...July is hot, but not as hot as Florida, Arizona etc. You do a lot of the outdoor active stuff in the morning and early evening. It really depends what you like to do. A lot of great museums, so you can plan your trip around the heat. SeaWorld with a water park and rides are fun! Hope this helps.