Mild
Average highs are around 26°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
August verdict
San Luis Obispo, California, United States in August
Weather score68Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 26°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 9.6h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 3mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
26°C
Rain
3mm
Sun
9.6h
Sea
15°C
Weather score
68
Good
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 3mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 9.6h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 15°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare San Luis Obispo, California, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August26°C average high
August is one of San Luis Obispo's warmest months, with daytime heat above the yearly average.
Warmest monthsJuly to October
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August3mm average rain
August is one of San Luis Obispo's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsApril to October
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August9.6 hours average sun
August is brighter than San Luis Obispo's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsApril to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August15°C average sea
August sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaJuly to November
Sea temperatures are usually near 14°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August68 weather score
August is one of San Luis Obispo's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsJune to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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