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San Luis Obispo, CA

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Beautiful blue water surrounded by scenic mountain ranges at the San Luis Obispo, California
Beautiful blue water surrounded by scenic mountain ranges at the San Luis Obispo, California

Weather in January

January is a comfortable winter month in San Luis Obispo, California, with an average temperature varying between 62.4°F (16.9°C) and 46.9°F (8.3°C). During January, San Luis Obispo observes a subtle ascent to an enjoyable 62.4°F (16.9°C) from December's 60.3°F (15.7°C) in the average high-temperature. Weather in January »

Weather in February

February, the last month of the winter in San Luis Obispo, is another comfortable month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 62.2°F (16.8°C) and an average low of 45.7°F (7.6°C). The arrival of February brings an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 62.2°F (16.8°C), nearly identical to January's 62.4°F (16.9°C). Weather in February »

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in San Luis Obispo, is also an enjoyable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 64°F (17.8°C) and 46.4°F (8°C). The unfolding of March shows an average high-temperature of a still enjoyable 64°F (17.8°C), indicating a slight variance from February's 62.2°F (16.8°C). Weather in March »

Weather in April

April, like March, in San Luis Obispo, California, is another comfortable spring month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 48.2°F (9°C) and an average high of 67.8°F (19.9°C). San Luis Obispo greets April with an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 67.8°F (19.9°C), marking a slight deviation from the preceding month. Weather in April »

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in San Luis Obispo, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 51.4°F (10.8°C) and 71.2°F (21.8°C). In May, San Luis Obispo experiences a minor shift in meteorological conditions with average high-temperatures marked at an agreeable 71.2°F (21.8°C), closely mirroring the climate in April. Weather in May »

Weather in June

The first month of the summer, June, is a moderately hot month in San Luis Obispo, California, with temperature in the range of an average high of 76.6°F (24.8°C) and an average low of 55°F (12.8°C). A subtle rise in the average high-temperature is observed during June, adjusting from a pleasant 71.2°F (21.8°C) in May to a moderately hot 76.6°F (24.8°C). Weather in June »

Weather in July

July, the same as June, is a moderately hot summer month in San Luis Obispo, California, with an average temperature varying between 58.8°F (14.9°C) and 80.1°F (26.7°C). July's onset records a minor alteration in the average high-temperature to a still moderately hot 80.1°F (26.7°C) from June's 76.6°F (24.8°C). Weather in July »

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in San Luis Obispo, California, with temperature in the range of an average low of 59.5°F (15.3°C) and an average high of 80.2°F (26.8°C). August proves to be the warmest month, recording an average peak temperature of 80.2°F (26.8°C) and a minimum temperature of 59.5°F (15.3°C). Weather in August »

Weather in September

The first month of the autumn, September, is still a warm month in San Luis Obispo, California, with an average temperature varying between 79.9°F (26.6°C) and 60.3°F (15.7°C). The arrival of September brings an average high-temperature of a still warm 79.9°F (26.6°C), closely following the temperature pattern of August. Weather in September »

Weather in October

October, the same as September, is a moderately hot autumn month in San Luis Obispo, California, with temperature in the range of an average low of 56.5°F (13.6°C) and an average high of 74.3°F (23.5°C). With the arrival of October, San Luis Obispo experiences a modest decline in average high-temperatures, transitioning from a warm 79.9°F (26.6°C) in September to a still moderately hot 74.3°F (23.5°C). Weather in October »

Weather in November

November, the last month of the autumn in San Luis Obispo, is another refreshing month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 67.1°F (19.5°C) and 51.3°F (10.7°C). With the onset of November, the average high-temperature subtly recedes from October's warm 74.3°F (23.5°C) to an enjoyable 67.1°F (19.5°C). Weather in November »

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in San Luis Obispo, is also a moderate month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 46.2°F (7.9°C) and an average high of 60.3°F (15.7°C). December is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 60.3°F (15.7°C) and as low as 46.2°F (7.9°C). Weather in December »

Frequently asked questions

How many days does it rain?

Throughout the year, there are 57 rainfall days, and 9.57" (243mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

February and December, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

When is the lowest UV index?

With an average maximum UV index of 3, February is the month with the lowest UV index.

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 69%, March is the most humid month.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is March, when the rain falls for 10.5 days and typically aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation.

When is Daylight Saving Time (DST)?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from PST to PDT. Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, and the time zone reverts from PDT to PST.

What is the driest month?

June and August are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 1.1 days and typically aggregates up to 0.04" (1mm) of rain.

When are the longest days?

June has the longest days of the year in San Luis Obispo, with an average of 14h and 30min of daylight.

What are the months with the most sunshine?

The months with the most sunshine are June through August, with an average of 12h of sunshine.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

June and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

What is the hottest time of year?

The average temperatures reach their apex in August, averaging 80.2°F (26.8°C) at the high end and 59.5°F (15.3°C) at the low end.

What are the least humid months?

September and October, with an average relative humidity of 57%, are the least humid months.

What is the coldest time of year?

San Luis Obispo experiences its lowest temperatures in December, with an average peak of 60.3°F (15.7°C) and a low of 46.2°F (7.9°C).

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

Average temperature
San Luis Obispo, CA

Average temperature - San Luis Obispo, CA

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (60.3°F).

The month with the highest average low temperature is September (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (45.7°F).

Average pressure
San Luis Obispo, CA

Average pressure - San Luis Obispo, CA

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June, August and September (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed
San Luis Obispo, CA

Average wind speed - San Luis Obispo, CA

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (6.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (5.3mph).

Average humidity
San Luis Obispo, CA

Average humidity - San Luis Obispo, CA

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (69%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (57%).

Average rainfall
San Luis Obispo, CA

Average rainfall - San Luis Obispo, CA

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (2.01").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June and August (0.04").

Average rainfall days
San Luis Obispo, CA

Average rainfall days - San Luis Obispo, CA

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (10.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.6 days).

Average daylight / Average sunshine
San Luis Obispo, CA

Average daylight / Average sunshine - San Luis Obispo, CA

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days
San Luis Obispo, CA

Average sunshine days - San Luis Obispo, CA

The month with the most sunshine days is August (29.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (19.1 days).

Average visibility
San Luis Obispo, CA

Average visibility - San Luis Obispo, CA

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

San Luis Obispo, California, USA

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