Taos weather in August
August in Taos: warm, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Taos · #181 of 604 destinations to visit in August · comfort 86/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Taos climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 29°C / 83°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 15°C / 59°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 28°C / 82°F | |
| Rainfall | 59 mm / 2.3 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 50% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 9°C / 48°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.5 h | |
| Wind | 13 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 43 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Taos in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Taos?
- August in Taos: warm, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Taos on SeasonMap's comfort score (86/100).
- What is the weather like in Taos in August?
- In August, Taos averages a daily high of 28.6°C and a low of 15°C, with about 58.8 mm of rain over roughly 13 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Taos in August?
- Taos has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 43 in August.