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California Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in California, the United States of America in August.

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Planning a trip to California, the United States of America this August? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in California in August

California, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. The weather in California in August can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from mild to very hot and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is mild in Point Arena at 16°C (61°F) and very hot in Furnace Creek at 46°C (115°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 30°C (86°F) in Furnace Creek and 11°C (52°F) in Point Arena.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of California, the United States of America, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Sacramento with an average of 0 mm (0 in) to low rainfall in Needles with 16 mm (0.6 in). 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.

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Los Angeles sees close to 347 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore California by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in California — and find the best time to visit. (based on Los Angeles)

January20°C (68°F) February19°C (66°F) March20°C (68°F) April20°C (68°F) May21°C (70°F) June22°C (72°F) This monthJuly24°C (75°F) August24°C (75°F) September25°C (77°F) October24°C (75°F) November22°C (72°F) December18°C (64°F)
Best Time to Visit California →

Best Places to Visit in California in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across California.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in California

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in California, the United States of America?

Temperature range in California (August)

Precipitation variation in California (August)

Los Angeles

In August Los Angeles generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
364 hours
347 hours
278 hours
Monthly rainfall
1.3 mm (0.1 in)
0.1 mm (0 in)
4.6 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Los Angeles →

Big Bear Lake

In August Big Bear Lake generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
24 mm (0.9 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
10 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
4 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Big Bear Lake →

San Francisco

In August San Francisco generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
313 hours
288 hours
270 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.4 mm (0.02 in)
0.7 mm (0.03 in)
3.4 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in San Francisco →

San Diego

In August San Diego generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
304 hours
295 hours
253 hours
Monthly rainfall
4 mm (0.2 in)
0.6 mm (0.02 in)
4.3 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in San Diego →

Anaheim

In August Anaheim generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
369 hours
351 hours
290 hours
Monthly rainfall
2.6 mm (0.1 in)
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
5 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
0 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Anaheim →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in California, in the United States of America.

Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in California in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Los Angeles 24°C (75°F) 18°C (64°F) 0.1 mm (0 in)
Big Bear Lake 27°C (81°F) 9°C (48°F) 14 mm (0.6 in)
San Francisco 22°C (72°F) 14°C (57°F) 0.7 mm (0.03 in)
San Diego 26°C (79°F) 19°C (66°F) 0.6 mm (0.02 in)
Anaheim 30°C (86°F) 18°C (64°F) 0.3 mm (0.01 in)
Palm Desert 41°C (106°F) 26°C (79°F) 7.8 mm (0.3 in)

California weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in California, the United States of America in August?

California, the United States of America typically experiences perfect weather in August, part of the season. Daytime highs in Los Angeles average around 24°C (75°F), and temperatures drop to about 18°C (64°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in California, the United States of America in August?

Los Angeles averages a daytime maximum of 24°C (75°F) in August, with overnight lows close to 18°C (64°F).

Does California, the United States of America get a lot of rain in August?

Rain is generally moderate to light in California, the United States of America during August, with Los Angeles averaging close to 0.1 mm (0 in).

Is August a Good Time to Visit California, the United States of America?

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit California, the United States of America 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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