October verdict

San Luis Obispo, California, United States in October

Weather score57Good

Good for holiday weather

Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 25mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

San Luis Obispo, California, United States, United States travel weather guide
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October weather

Monthly averages

Temp

24°C

Rain

25mm

Sun

8h

Sea

15°C

Weather score

57

Good

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Trip feel

Mild

Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot.

Drier

Rainfall averages 25mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Bright

Sunshine averages 8h 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.

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Temperature

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October24°C average high

October sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.

Warmest monthsJuly to October

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

October25mm average rain

October sits on the drier side of San Luis Obispo's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.

Driest monthsApril to October

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

October8 hours average sun

October sits close to San Luis Obispo's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.

Brightest monthsApril to August

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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October15°C average sea

October is one of San Luis Obispo's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.

Warmest seaJuly to November

Sea temperatures are usually near 14°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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October57 weather score

October scores above San Luis Obispo's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.

Best weather monthsJune to September

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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