San Antonio events & things to do in November 2026
Start with San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, Japanese Tea Garden, plus San Antonio River Walk. November in San Antonio averages 22°C / 71°F highs, 11°C / 52°F nights, and about 12 rainy days.
Expect 22°C/71°F days and about 12 rainy ones in November. Start with these:
- San Antonio Missions National Historical Park★ 4.8 · 9.0k reviewsUNESCO-listed chain of Spanish colonial missions south of downtown, connected by driving routes and the Mission Reach trail.
- Japanese Tea Garden★ 4.8 · 17.6k reviewsFree garden in Brackenridge Park with stone bridges, koi ponds, quarry walls, and nearby zoo and museum access.
- The Story So Far with The Starting Line and Ultra QNov 3Aztec Theatre · Source: SeatGeek
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By TripSapien Research · Updated June 3, 2026
San Antonio in November 2026
Weather
TempTemperature
71°F / 52°F
21.9°C / 11.2°C
RainPrecipitation
12d
2.7in · 67.8mm
LightDaylight
11h
Mild days and cooler nights make November one of the easiest sightseeing months.
Events & festivals
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Holidays, observances & long weekends
Holiday and observance schedules can affect services and venue hours; confirm each place directly.
- Nov 11Veterans DayPublic holiday
- Nov 26Thanksgiving DayPublic holiday
- Nov 26-Nov 29Long weekend with bridge day
About San Antonio
City overview
San Antonio is a South Texas city where Spanish colonial missions, the River Walk, Mexican American food culture, and a large arena-and-festival calendar sit in the same visitor loop. Month-to-month planning matters because Fiesta, rodeo season, summer heat, and mild winter weekends produce very different trips.
Food & drink
San Antonio food is built on Tex-Mex, barbacoa, breakfast tacos, puffy tacos, pan dulce, and serious modern Mexican cooking. The Pearl and Southtown handle reservation dining, while Market Square, West Side bakeries, and neighborhood taquerias are better for everyday local flavor.
Top sights
Ranked for November suitability using weather, setting, ratings, and review volume.
- 1San Antonio River Walk
- 2San Fernando Cathedral & Main Plaza
- 3Pearl District
- 4Briscoe Western Art Museum
- 5The Alamo
- 6Historic Market Square
1San Antonio River Walk
4.7★ · 46,581outdoorOpen dailyBelow-street river path lined with restaurants, bridges, boats, hotels, and public art, extending from downtown to the Mission Reach.
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2San Fernando Cathedral & Main Plaza
4.8★ · 6,354indoorOpen dailyHistoric cathedral plaza with evening light projections and a useful anchor for downtown walks.
3Pearl District
4.7★ · 14,694mixedOpen dailyRedeveloped brewery complex with restaurants, Hotel Emma, the Culinary Institute of America campus, and a strong weekend market.
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- 4Briscoe Western Art Museum
- 5The Alamo
- 6Historic Market Square
Neighborhoods
1Downtown & River Walk
Hotel-heavy visitor core around the Alamo, convention center, cathedral, and boat-filled river bend.
2Pearl & Tobin Hill
Polished restaurants, market weekends, adaptive-reuse brewery buildings, and easy Museum Reach river access.
3Southtown & King William
Historic houses, galleries, bars, and walkable restaurants south of downtown, especially around First Friday.
Day trips
50km / 45 min by car
New Braunfels & Gruene
Hill Country river tubing, Gruene Hall, German-Texan food, and summer water recreation.
110km / 1.5h by car
Fredericksburg
Hill Country wineries, German heritage, Enchanted Rock access, and busy spring/fall weekends.
45km / 35 min by car
Natural Bridge Caverns
Large commercial cave system north of the city, useful in hot or rainy weather.
Getting around
Downtown and the central River Walk are walkable, but the missions, Pearl, museums, and Hill Country day trips are easier by car, rideshare, or bike on the river trails. Summer heat makes short hops more realistic than long midday walks.
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Common questions about San Antonio in November
- What to pack for San Antonio in November
Pack for November's weather, not a generic San Antonio checklist.
- Layerable daytime clothes for average highs around 22°C / 71°F.
- A light evening layer because nights average 11°C / 52°F.
- Compact rain gear and shoes that handle wet pavement across about 12 rainy days.
- How many days do you need in San Antonio
- 3 days covers the main San Antonio highlights at a realistic pace. Add 3 extra days if you want the listed day trips.
- Is San Antonio worth visiting in November
- Yes. November in San Antonio averages 22°C / 71°F highs, 11°C / 52°F nights, and about 12 rainy days.
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