January Packing List for San Antonio — What to Wear & Bring

San Antonio's January lows of 40°F require a solid outer layer for morning visits to the Alamo before the sun fully warms the plaza.

Jeans are a staple for the Texas heritage casual style in San Antonio and provide necessary warmth during 62°F afternoons.

A long-sleeve flannel is perfect for the 8 days of occasional drizzle often seen in San Antonio's mid-winter climate.

Layering a sweater over a tee allows you to adjust as San Antonio temperatures climb from morning lows to daytime highs of 62°F.

Durable leather boots fit the San Antonio style and keep feet dry during the 8 days of precipitation expected in January.

You will need supportive shoes for the miles of walking along the San Antonio River Walk, even in the cooler 62°F weather.

Keeping your feet warm is essential when San Antonio temperatures dip to 40°F in the early hours of a winter morning.

A beanie helps retain heat during cold 40°F nights in San Antonio, especially if you are outdoors at a Pearl District event.

A scarf provides extra warmth against the humid winter air of San Antonio without being too bulky for 62°F afternoons.

San Antonio's Texas heritage casual style at 62°F January highs calls for a quality leather belt — it completes the polished-casual look appropriate for River Walk restaurants and the Pearl District's weekend markets.

With 8 rainy days in January, San Antonio visitors should carry an umbrella to navigate outdoor sites like the missions.

A small pack is useful for storing layers as San Antonio warms up by 22 degrees from morning to afternoon.

San Antonio averages 8 rainy days in January — a compact umbrella fits any bag for River Walk strolls and Alamo Plaza visits where the open stone pavement offers no shelter from sudden showers.