Weather · April
San Luis Obispo weather in April
Average highs of 69°F, lows of 46°F and 1.1 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.
April is San Luis Obispo’s 8th warmest month, with average highs of 69°F and lows of 46°F. That is 2° warmer than March, and 3° below the yearly average high.
- Average high
- 69°F
- Average low
- 46°F
- Precipitation
- 1.1 in
- Wet days
- 6
- Sunrise · sunset
- 6:30 AM · 7:34 PM
What to wear in April
- Mild days: dress in layers, with a light jacket or sweater for mornings and evenings.
What April weather is good for
April compared with the months around it
Planning a trip? See the best time to visit San Luis Obispo and today’s forecast.
Questions
How hot does it get in San Luis Obispo in April?
Average highs are 69°F and average lows 46°F, for a daily mean of 57°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.
Does it rain in San Luis Obispo in April?
April averages 1.1 in of precipitation over about 6 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 6th wettest month of the year.
What time is sunset in San Luis Obispo in April?
Around mid-April the sun rises about 6:30 AM and sets about 7:34 PM, for roughly 13.1 hours of daylight.
Is April a good time to visit San Luis Obispo?
The mildest months for visiting are June, August, September. April is mild.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, San Luis Obispo Ap station (2.8 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for April 15 at the city’s coordinates.