San Francisco weather in August (California, United States of America)
Looking to travel to San Francisco in August? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.
In San Francisco the weather in August is generally perfect, characterized by pleasant temperatures and almost no rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 22°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 14°C.
San Francisco in August usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 0.7 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 1 day of rain are anticipated.
The city usually sees around 288 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, December tends to have less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized San Francisco climate page with graphs.
San Francisco, monthly averages in August
Min Temperature
14°C
Max Temperature
22°C
Water Temperature
14°C
Chance of Rain
3%
Precipitation
0.7 mm
Rainy days
1 day
Humidity
75%
Windspeed
22 km/h
Sunshine
288 hours
Percentage Sunshine
68%
Where to go in the United States of America in August
Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
So, what should you wear in San Francisco in August?
For visitors traveling to San Francisco, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. With a water temperature of around 14°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.
Interested in more climate information?
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