San Luis Potosí Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in San Luis Potosí, Mexico in August.

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Ciudad Valles San Luis Potosí Real de Catorce Río Verde

Planning a journey to San Luis Potosí, Mexico this August and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in San Luis Potosí in August

San Luis Potosí, Mexico is a region in Mexico. August in San Luis Potosí generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. During August, summer is in full swing.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from warm in San Luis Potosí at 27°C (81°F) to very warm in Ciudad Valles at 35°C (95°F). At night it cools down to 24°C (75°F) in Ciudad Valles and 15°C (59°F) in San Luis Potosí. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.

To explore the conditions in San Luis Potosí, Mexico in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Real de Catorce with an average of 44 mm (1.7 in) to heavy rainfall in Xilitla with 170 mm (6.7 in).

Explore San Luis Potosí by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in San Luis Potosí — and find the best time to visit. (based on Ciudad Valles)

January25°C (77°F) February28°C (82°F) March31°C (88°F) April34°C (93°F) May36°C (97°F) June35°C (95°F) This monthJuly34°C (93°F) August35°C (95°F) September33°C (91°F) October31°C (88°F) November28°C (82°F) December26°C (79°F)
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Best Places to Visit in San Luis Potosí in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across San Luis Potosí.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in San Luis Potosí

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in San Luis Potosí, Mexico?

Temperature range in San Luis Potosí (August)

Precipitation variation in San Luis Potosí (August)

Ciudad Valles

In August Ciudad Valles generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C (95°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
35°C (95°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
179 mm (7 in)
158 mm (6.2 in)
242 mm (9.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
9 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Ciudad Valles →

San Luis Potosí

In August San Luis Potosí generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
244 hours
250 hours
195 hours
Monthly rainfall
97 mm (3.8 in)
76 mm (3 in)
102 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
5 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in San Luis Potosí →

Real de Catorce

In August Real de Catorce generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
6 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Real de Catorce →

Río Verde

In August Río Verde generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
125 mm (4.9 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
163 mm (6.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
8 days
11 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Río Verde →

Matehuala

In August Matehuala generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
7 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Matehuala →

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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in San Luis Potosí in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ciudad Valles 35°C (95°F) 24°C (75°F) 158 mm (6.2 in)
San Luis Potosí 27°C (81°F) 15°C (59°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Real de Catorce 29°C (84°F) 16°C (61°F) 44 mm (1.7 in)
Río Verde 30°C (86°F) 19°C (66°F) 103 mm (4.1 in)
Matehuala 29°C (84°F) 16°C (61°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)
Tamasopo 31°C (88°F) 21°C (70°F) 124 mm (4.9 in)

San Luis Potosí weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in San Luis Potosí, Mexico in August?

In August, San Luis Potosí, Mexico generally has poor weather conditions. Ciudad Valles sees daytime temperatures near 35°C (95°F), with nights cooling to roughly 24°C (75°F).

What is the average temperature in San Luis Potosí, Mexico in August?

Daytime temperatures in Ciudad Valles peak at roughly 35°C (95°F) in August, dropping to about 24°C (75°F) overnight.

Does San Luis Potosí, Mexico get a lot of rain in August?

Yes, August tends to be a wetter month in San Luis Potosí, Mexico. Average rainfall in Ciudad Valles sits around 158 mm (6.2 in).

Is August a Good Time to Visit San Luis Potosí, Mexico?

In our opinion, August may not be the ideal time to visit San Luis Potosí, Mexico due to the typically poor weather in Ciudad Valles.

On average, the best time to visit San Luis Potosí, Mexico is in January, February, November and December with generally perfect weather in Ciudad Valles. On the other hand, the months of April, May, June, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.

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