Taos Ski Valley weather in August (New Mexico, United States of America)

Is Taos Ski Valley a good destination in August, weather-wise? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Taos Ski Valley includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is known for being in the summer season. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 18°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 7°C.

Precipitation

Taos Ski Valley in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 83 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 19 days will see rain.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Taos Ski Valley climate page with graphs.

 

Taos Ski Valley, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 83 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Where to go in the United States of America in August

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Weather conditions Weather

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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?

For visitors traveling to Taos Ski Valley, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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