AI-generatedSan Luis Potosí at a glance
- Best time
- Aug, Oct – Mar
- Warmest month
- May · 30°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,410 h
- Rain a year
- 443 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Elevation
- 1,886 m
Climate in San Luis Potosí
San Luis Potosí has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. May is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 21 °C. With around 2,410 hours of sunshine a year, San Luis Potosí is sunny; April is the sunniest month with 7.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit San Luis Potosí
The best time to visit San Luis Potosí is in August and from October to March. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from June to August and from October to March. The wettest month is September with 77 mm of precipitation.
San Luis Potosí through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
San Luis Potosí in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 27–30 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days in all
San Luis Potosí in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 27–28 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
San Luis Potosí in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 22–25 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
San Luis Potosí in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 21–24 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun – Aug, Oct – Mar
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Sep
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: February, November – December
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: August, October – March
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 15°
- Midday, 13:00: about 23°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 23°
- Evening, 20:00: about 18°
- Night, 23:00: about 15°
06:3918:20
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:26–07:09 · evening 17:50–18:33
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:17–06:26 · evening 18:33–18:42
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in San Luis Potosí compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 24° at the start of the month to 23° at the end. The days get 0.6 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 24° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 13° | 10° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.4 h |
What is the weather like in San Luis Potosí in October?
In October, San Luis Potosí is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 42 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in San Luis Potosí.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 40 min06:39 – 18:20
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 60 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 1 day30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−6offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %57 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %78 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in San Luis Potosí
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
March has the better holiday weather in San Luis Potosí: score 95 against 85. In March, days are 3 °C warmer than in October. March has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in March.
| Month | October | March |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 85 | 95better |
| Daytime high | 24° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 12° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 6.4 h | 7.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 7 | 4better |
| Rainfall | 42 mm | 16 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
San Luis Potosí month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
90January21° · 6.0 h
In January, San Luis Potosí is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 11 mm in total. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in San Luis Potosí.
San Luis Potosí in January92February24° · 6.7 h
In February, San Luis Potosí is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 13 mm in total. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in San Luis Potosí.
San Luis Potosí in February95March27° · 7.5 h
In March, San Luis Potosí is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 16 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in San Luis Potosí.
San Luis Potosí in March79April29° · 7.7 h
In April, San Luis Potosí is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 23 mm. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in San Luis Potosí.
San Luis Potosí in April64May30° · 7.5 h
In May, San Luis Potosí is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 43 mm in total. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in San Luis Potosí.
San Luis Potosí in May72June28° · 6.7 h
In June, San Luis Potosí is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 64 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in San Luis Potosí.
San Luis Potosí in June78July27° · 6.3 h
In July, San Luis Potosí is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in San Luis Potosí.
San Luis Potosí in July83August27° · 6.9 h
In August, San Luis Potosí is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 52 mm. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in San Luis Potosí.
San Luis Potosí in August70September25° · 5.6 h
In September, San Luis Potosí is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in San Luis Potosí.
San Luis Potosí in September85October24° · 6.4 h
In October, San Luis Potosí is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 42 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in San Luis Potosí.
San Luis Potosí in October90November22° · 6.1 h
In November, San Luis Potosí is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 17 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in San Luis Potosí.
San Luis Potosí in November90December21° · 5.9 h
In December, San Luis Potosí is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in San Luis Potosí.
San Luis Potosí in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in San Luis Potosí
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 12°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (6°), the warmest in June (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from May to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to January, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 90 | 21° | 6° | 6.0 h | 3 | 11 |
| FebruaryFeb | 92 | 24° | 8° | 6.7 h | 2 | 13 |
| MarchMar | 95 | 27° | 10° | 7.5 h | 4 | 16 |
| AprilApr | 79 | 29° | 13° | 7.7 h | 5 | 23 |
| MayMay | 64 | 30° | 15° | 7.5 h | 9 | 43 |
| JuneJun | 72 | 28° | 15° | 6.7 h | 11 | 64 |
| JulyJul | 78 | 27° | 15° | 6.3 h | 10 | 76 |
| AugustAug | 83 | 27° | 15° | 6.9 h | 9 | 52 |
| SeptemberSep | 70 | 25° | 14° | 5.6 h | 13 | 77 |
| OctoberOct | 85 | 24° | 12° | 6.4 h | 7 | 42 |
| NovemberNov | 90 | 22° | 9° | 6.1 h | 3 | 17 |
| DecemberDec | 90 | 21° | 7° | 5.9 h | 2 | 10 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
22.15° N, 100.97° W · 1,886 m · America/Monterrey
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in San Luis Potosí
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.4 of 11.7 hours of daylight in San Luis Potosí, 55 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in San Luis Potosí: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, San Luis Potosí has about 7 rainy days with 42 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in San Luis Potosí
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 10 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in July (UV 14).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 25 min
- Olive skin
- about 30 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in San Luis Potosí
How breezy and how cloudy San Luis Potosí is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in San Luis Potosí typically peaks at 16 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 60 % of the sky over San Luis Potosí: variable cloud, with about 6.4 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in San Luis Potosí
How often the day gets hot in San Luis Potosí (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, San Luis Potosí has about 1 hot day, with an average daytime high of 24 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to San Luis Potosí
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San Luis Potosí in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
San Luis Potosí has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 90) and its weakest during May half-term (score 66).
- 84
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 28 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
- 66
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 30 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 81
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 27 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 85
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 24 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 90
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h 5 min
- Distance
- 8,790 km
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Jet lag
- About 5 days (7 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Mexico
- Currency
- Mexican Peso (MXN)
- Language
- Spanish
- Sockets
- Type A, B · 127 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +52
- Emergency number
- 911
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Only 127 V: chargers marked 100–240 V work, other devices need a voltage converter.
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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San Luis Potosí vs Guanajuato
In October the holiday weather in San Luis Potosí and Guanajuato is about equally good (score 85 vs 87). During the day Guanajuato is 2 °C warmer than San Luis Potosí. Guanajuato gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | San Luis Potosí | Guanajuato |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 85 | 87 |
| Daytime high | 24° | 26° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 7 |
| Best time | Aug, Oct – Mar | Oct – Feb |
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- 8San Luis PotosíThis page24°85
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Frequently asked questions about San Luis Potosí
When is the best time to visit San Luis Potosí?
The best time to visit San Luis Potosí is in August and from October to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in San Luis Potosí?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 21 °C.
When does it rain most in San Luis Potosí?
The wettest month is September with 77 mm of precipitation. The driest month is December with 10 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does San Luis Potosí get?
San Luis Potosí gets around 2,410 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 7.7 hours a day; in September there are 5.6 hours a day.
What time zone is San Luis Potosí in?
San Luis Potosí is on UTC−6 all year.
How long is the flight from London to San Luis Potosí?
A nonstop flight from London to San Luis Potosí takes about 11 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,790 km.
Which school holidays are best for San Luis Potosí?
San Luis Potosí has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 90) and its weakest during May half-term (score 66). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 84, May half-term 66, summer holidays 81, October half-term 85, Christmas holidays 90.