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Half Moon Bay weather in August (California, United States of America)

How is the weather in Half Moon Bay in August? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In Half Moon Bay, August is characterized by pleasant temperatures and almost no rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 22°C. But by evening, they drop to around 12°C.

Half Moon Bay in August usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 3.6 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 5 days of rain are anticipated.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 288 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Half Moon Bay. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Half Moon Bay climate page with graphs.

 

Half Moon Bay, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 22°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 14°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 16%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 3.6 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 5 days  
HumidityHumidity 75% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 22 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 288 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 68% *  
* Data from: San Francisco, the United States of America (17 KM, 10 Miles).

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.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Half Moon Bay in August?

For visitors traveling to Half Moon Bay, 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.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
9/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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