California weather in August
Thinking about venturing to California this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in California in August?
California is a region in the United States of America. The weather in California in August can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from moderate to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low.
During the day the temperature is moderate in Crescent City at 16°C and very warm in Furnace Creek at 46°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 30°C in Furnace Creek and 11°C in Crescent City.
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Sacramento with an average of 0 mm to low rainfall in Needles with 16 mm. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Los Angeles typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 347 hours of sunshine in Los Angeles. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.
For specific regional insights in California for August, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our California climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in California?
Los Angeles
In August Los Angeles generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Big Bear Lake
In August Big Bear Lake generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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San Francisco
In August San Francisco generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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San Diego
In August San Diego generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Anaheim
In August Anaheim generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in California, in the United States of America.
Is August the best time to visit California?
We believe that August is one of the best times to visit California with overall perfect weather in Los Angeles. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November offering mostly perfect weather in Los Angeles.
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