United StatesThe climate of San Luis Obispo
The current climate in San Luis Obispo features temperatures ranging from a high of 28°C to a low of 19°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 24°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 7°C and in the warmer months around 14°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for San Luis Obispo, California.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in San Luis Obispo in recent years was 47°C in September 2020. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 9°C in February 2023.
Rainfall amount
On average, San Luis Obispo receives 574 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
Best time to visit San Luis Obispo?
The best time to visit San Luis Obispo for sunny weather is February through November. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit San Luis Obispo. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
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Climate Table of San Luis Obispo
The climate table of San Luis Obispo shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 19 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 23 | 19 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 7 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 7 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 152 | 78 | 102 | 19 | 6,6 | 0,4 | 6,7 | 0,1 | 2,8 | 30 | 22 | 154 |
| UV Index | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in San Luis Obispo, California. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in San Luis Obispo
Yearly Temperature in San Luis Obispo
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in San Luis Obispo, California. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in San Luis Obispo
Total Yearly Precipitation in San Luis Obispo
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in San Luis Obispo, California. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in San Luis Obispo
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Average weather in San Luis Obispo by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for San Luis Obispo. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.