San Luis Obispo, CA weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of San Luis Obispo.
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What is the weather usually like in San Luis Obispo?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Septemberwarmest month · 79°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 40°F average low
- 17.9 inprecipitation per year · 456 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit San Luis Obispo: June to August and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SAN LUIS OBISPO AP, CA US (USW00093206), adjusted for the elevation of San Luis Obispo.
San Luis Obispo weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in San Luis Obispo through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:09 AM | 5:15 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| February | 6:47 AM | 5:46 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:28 AM | 7:36 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 5:56 AM | 8:01 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| June | 5:46 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| July | 5:58 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| August | 6:21 AM | 7:52 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| September | 6:44 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:07 AM | 6:28 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:36 AM | 4:57 PM | 10 h 21 min |
| December | 7:02 AM | 4:53 PM | 9 h 50 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in San Luis Obispo?
San Luis Obispo has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is September, with an average high of 79°F (26°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 40°F (5°C).
It gets about 17.9 inches (456 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is August.
The best time to visit San Luis Obispo is June to August and October. At 233 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
More about San Luis Obispo
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- Santa Margarita weather9.2 mi N
- Los Osos weather9.2 mi W
- Grover Beach weather10.4 mi S
- Garden Farms weather10.8 mi N
- Arroyo Grande weather10.9 mi SE
Questions about the weather in San Luis Obispo
What is the hottest month in San Luis Obispo?
September, with an average high of 79°F (26°C).
What is the coldest month in San Luis Obispo?
December, with an average low of 40°F (5°C).
How much does it rain in San Luis Obispo?
About 17.9 inches (456 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in San Luis Obispo?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit San Luis Obispo?
June to August and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does San Luis Obispo have?
Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).
What is the weather like in San Luis Obispo in November?
Highs average 71°F and lows 45°F, with about 1.4 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in San Luis Obispo?
Around 6:36 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:57 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this San Luis Obispo weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of San Luis Obispo.
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