San Luis Obispo weather in August (California, United States of America)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in San Luis Obispo during August? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in San Luis Obispo in August, characterized by high temperatures and almost no rainfall. August is a notable month of the summer season. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 27°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 12°C.

Precipitation

San Luis Obispo in August usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 0.4 mm for the month. It is the driest month of the year. For those who prefer outdoor activities, it's a great time to explore without the huge concern of sudden downpours. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 0 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 344 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit San Luis Obispo. March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While December tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized San Luis Obispo climate page with graphs.

 

San Luis Obispo, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 0%  

Precipitation 0.4 mm  

Rainy days 0 days  

Sunshine 344 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Paso Robles, the United States of America (38 KM, 23 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in August

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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