August · United States
Best time to visit Taos in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Taos in August
Average temperature 20°C, 73 mm of rain, about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 55% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
9.0/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 20°C
- Rainfall
- 73 mm
- Humidity
- 55%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 29
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
August in Taos scores 9.0/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 20°C, 73 mm of rain, and roughly 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Taos layers a Pueblo, an adobe art colony and the Sangre de Cristo mountains above the Rio Grande.
August ranks 5th of 12 for Taos — one of the best windows
At 20°C (67°F) this is comfortable city weather in August, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.
Budget for roughly 73 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.4 hours of daylight to work around it.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Taos at 9/10 (5th of 12), just behind September at 9.7/10.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.
Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Taos in August?
- In August, Taos averages 20°C, 73 mm of rain, and about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.0/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Taos?
- August earns a 9.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Taos in August?
- Expect about 73 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 55% and there are about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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