Taos Weather in August

What's the weather like in Taos (New Mexico) in August 2024?

The climate in Taos during August can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

August is in the summer in Taos and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

Taos weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 26°C 78.8°F
Nightly temperature 9°C 48.2°F
Average temperature 17.5°C 63.5°F
Daily sunshine 10.3 hrs
Avg rainfall 62 mm 2.4 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 20.5°C 68.9°F
Humidity 52%
Windspeed 15.1kph 9 mph

On average August is the wettest month of the year in Taos with around 62mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.3 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Taos

Taos average temperature in August

August rainfall

Taos average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Taos average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Taos in August 2024.

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Taos weather stats

Taos weather statistics
Hottest month: July 27.5°C 81.5°F
Driest month: February 16mm 0.6ins
Sunniest month: October 9.4hrs
Coldest month: January 3.5°C 38.3°F
Wettest month: August 62mm 2.4ins
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