When is the best time to go to San Luis Obispo?

When is the best time to go to San Luis Obispo? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in San Luis Obispo are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November
  • On average, the warmest months are June, July, August and September
  • San Luis Obispo has dry periods in May, June, July, August and September
  • The coldest months are January, February and December
  • The rainiest months are January and March


Annual weather in San Luis Obispo

For full information about the climate and weather in San Luis Obispo a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 47°F/65°F
4.1in
February 47°F/65°F
3.1in
March 50°F/67°F
3.3in
April 56°F/70°F
1in
May 61°F/74°F
0.4in
June 65°F/79°F
0.1in
July 68°F/81°F
0.3in
August 68°F/83°F
0.1in
September 67°F/83°F
0.3in
October 61°F/77°F
0.9in
November 52°F/70°F
1.3in
December 47°F/63°F
2.6in


Weather and climate in San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo enjoys a warm-summer Mediterranean climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in San Luis Obispo is 74°F (ranging from 63°F in december to 83°F in september). Annual rainfall is 17.4in, with a minimum of 0.1in in august and a maximum of 4.1in in january.
  • From january to may the climate is favorable. In average, on the morning it is 61°F and, in may, 1 days of rain are expected.
  • Between june and october the climate is perfect. The temperature rises to 77°F.
  • In the month of november the climate is beautiful. In average, on the morning it is 52°F and you can expect to have 1.3in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • In december the climate is okay. In average, on the morning it is 47°F.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in San Luis Obispo

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of San Luis Obispo: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in San Luis Obispo

Find out when San Luis Obispo has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in San Luis Obispo

  • Very low season in San Luis Obispo
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January and February.
  • Low season in San Luis Obispo
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: March, April, October, November and December.
  • High season in San Luis Obispo
    The number of visitors to San Luis Obispo is high in: May, June and September.
  • Peak season in San Luis Obispo
    The largest number of tourists visiting San Luis Obispo is during: July and August.

Figure: Visitor index for San Luis Obispo month by month



Best time for low prices in San Luis Obispo

Average prices of hotels in San Luis Obispo month by month

Generally, February is the month with the lowest hotel prices in San Luis Obispo. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, July is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

Find the best price for your hotel room


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