Climate Insights for San Luis Potosí City
Centro Histórico, Municipio de San Luis Potosí, Mexico
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
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
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
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
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.