Climate Insights for San Luis Potosí City

Centro Histórico, Municipio de San Luis Potosí, Mexico

Hottest
May
30°C peak86°F peak
Coldest
January
7°C low44°F low
Wettest
September
88 mm rain3.5 in rain
Best to Visit
February, March, April
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in San Luis Potosí City is temperate. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 472 mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 88 mm of rainfall. San Luis Potosí City is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, March. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 7°C.The climate in San Luis Potosí City is temperate. The average annual temperature is 64°F and approximately 18.6 in of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 3.5 in of rainfall. San Luis Potosí City is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, March. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 44°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 21°Average: 13°Min: 7°FebMax: 24°Average: 15°Min: 8°MarMax: 27°Average: 18°Min: 10°AprMax: 29°Average: 20°Min: 12°MayMax: 30°Average: 22°Min: 15°JunMax: 27°Average: 21°Min: 15°JulMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 15°AugMax: 27°Average: 20°Min: 15°SepMax: 25°Average: 19°Min: 15°OctMax: 24°Average: 17°Min: 12°NovMax: 23°Average: 15°Min: 9°DecMax: 21°Average: 13°Min: 7°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 71°FAverage: 55°FMin: 44°FFebMax: 76°FAverage: 59°FMin: 47°FMarMax: 81°FAverage: 64°FMin: 50°FAprMax: 84°FAverage: 68°FMin: 54°FMayMax: 86°FAverage: 71°FMin: 59°FJunMax: 81°FAverage: 69°FMin: 60°FJulMax: 79°FAverage: 68°FMin: 59°FAugMax: 80°FAverage: 68°FMin: 59°FSepMax: 77°FAverage: 66°FMin: 58°FOctMax: 75°FAverage: 63°FMin: 54°FNovMax: 73°FAverage: 59°FMin: 49°FDecMax: 71°FAverage: 56°FMin: 45°F
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Temperatures in San Luis Potosí City vary considerably across the year, with a 23°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 13°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in San Luis Potosí City vary considerably across the year, with a 42°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 86°F and the mean temperature sits around 71°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 44°F and an average of 55°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 25°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 8mmFebPrecipitation: 11mmMarPrecipitation: 9mmAprPrecipitation: 16mmMayPrecipitation: 49mmJunPrecipitation: 84mmJulPrecipitation: 85mmAugPrecipitation: 56mmSepPrecipitation: 88mmOctPrecipitation: 40mmNovPrecipitation: 17mmDecPrecipitation: 10mm
Precipitation
0in1in2in3in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.3inFebPrecipitation: 0.4inMarPrecipitation: 0.3inAprPrecipitation: 0.6inMayPrecipitation: 1.9inJunPrecipitation: 3.3inJulPrecipitation: 3.4inAugPrecipitation: 2.2inSepPrecipitation: 3.5inOctPrecipitation: 1.6inNovPrecipitation: 0.7inDecPrecipitation: 0.4in
Precipitation

San Luis Potosí City is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 472 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 39 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 88 mm of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 8 mm. That's 80 mm less than September, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.San Luis Potosí City is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 18.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.5 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 3.5 in of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0.3 in. That's 3.1 in less than September, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 10km/hFebWind Speed: 10km/hMarWind Speed: 11km/hAprWind Speed: 11km/hMayWind Speed: 10km/hJunWind Speed: 11km/hJulWind Speed: 11km/hAugWind Speed: 11km/hSepWind Speed: 10km/hOctWind Speed: 9km/hNovWind Speed: 9km/hDecWind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 7mphAprWind Speed: 7mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 7mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 6mphOctWind Speed: 6mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

San Luis Potosí City is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.San Luis Potosí City is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan13°55°F
Feb15°59°F
Mar18°64°F
Apr20°68°F
May22°71°F
Jun21°69°F
Jul20°68°F
Aug20°68°F
Sep19°66°F
Oct17°63°F
Nov15°59°F
Dec13°56°F

The best time to visit San Luis Potosí City is during February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 49 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 7°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit San Luis Potosí City is during February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 66°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.9 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 44°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for San Luis Potosí City based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for San Luis Potosí City based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
7 °C44 °F
21 °C71 °F
10 km/h6 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
8 °C47 °F
24 °C76 °F
10 km/h6 mph
11 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
10 °C50 °F
27 °C81 °F
11 km/h7 mph
9 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
12 °C54 °F
29 °C84 °F
11 km/h7 mph
16 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
May
15 °C59 °F
30 °C86 °F
10 km/h6 mph
49 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
15 °C60 °F
27 °C81 °F
11 km/h7 mph
84 mm3.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
15 °C59 °F
26 °C79 °F
11 km/h7 mph
85 mm3.4 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
15 °C59 °F
27 °C80 °F
11 km/h7 mph
56 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
15 °C58 °F
25 °C77 °F
10 km/h6 mph
88 mm3.5 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
12 °C54 °F
24 °C75 °F
9 km/h6 mph
40 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
9 °C49 °F
23 °C73 °F
9 km/h5 mph
17 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
7 °C45 °F
21 °C71 °F
9 km/h5 mph
10 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in