Best time to visit San Luis Obispo, CA
A month-by-month travel weather guide based on NOAA 30-year climate normals.
The most comfortable travel window in San Luis Obispo runs from January through December — 12 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 9h 52m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 10h 43m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 11h 46m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 12h 54m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 13h 51m
Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.
Daylight ≈ 14h 20m
Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.
Daylight ≈ 14h 10m
Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.
Daylight ≈ 13h 20m
Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.
Daylight ≈ 12h 13m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 11h 5m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 10h 6m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 9h 38m
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