San Antonio Missions National Historical Park: Alerts, Map, Weather & Trailie Planner

About San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

Welcome to San Antonio Missions, a National Park Service site and the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Texas. Each mission in the park is a center of community and has been since the early 1700s. They changed life in this region, introducing new technologies while enforcing new cultural guidelines. As you visit, reflect on change, culture, power, and how people have used the land.

Weather Information

Over the course of a year, the temperature typically varies from 40°F to 95°F and is rarely below 29°F or above 100°F. The warm season lasts from May through September with an average daily high temperature above 90°F and a low of 75°F. The cold season lasts from November through February with an average daily high below 68°F and an average low of 40°F. The relative humidity ranges from 40-80% over the course of the year, which can be very uncomfortable to many people.

Operating Hours

Park grounds are open sunrise to sunset. Mission San José is open 9am-5pm. Our park store located in the Visitor Center is open daily 9 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 5 pm. Park grounds are closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.

Monday6:00AM - 8:00PM
Tuesday6:00AM - 8:00PM
Wednesday6:00AM - 8:00PM
Thursday6:00AM - 8:00PM
Friday6:00AM - 8:00PM
Saturday6:00AM - 8:00PM
Sunday6:00AM - 8:00PM

Mission San José

Mission San José is open 9 am to 5 pm. The Visitor Center at Mission San José includes the Park Store and an information desk. Visit the Visitor Center for park information or to pick up your Junior Ranger booklet! Park Store is located inside of the Visitor Center and is open 9 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 5 pm, 7 days/week.

Monday9:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday9:00AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday9:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday9:00AM - 5:00PM

Mission Espada and Mission San Juan

Contact Stations and museums at the two southern mission sites, Mission Espada and Mission San Juan.

Monday10:00AM - 4:30PM
Tuesday10:00AM - 4:30PM
Wednesday10:00AM - 4:30PM
Thursday10:00AM - 4:30PM
Friday10:00AM - 4:30PM
Saturday10:00AM - 4:30PM
Sunday10:00AM - 4:30PM

Planning San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics.

Reservation rules vary by season and activity for San Antonio Missions. See Overview on this page for fees, timed entry, and campground details before you travel.