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San Marcos weather in August (California, United States of America)

What should you pack for a trip to San Marcos in August? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The weather in San Marcos is usually perfect in August, featuring high temperatures and almost no rainfall. August is part of summer. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 30°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 17°C. It's the hottest month of the year. Make sure to come prepared with breezy outfits. Whether you're out exploring or just lounging, being prepared can make your experience in this warm month much more enjoyable.

Precipitation

San Marcos in August usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 1 mm for the month. Typically around a single day days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

With around 295 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November 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 Marcos climate page with graphs.

 

San Marcos, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 17°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 30°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 3%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 1 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days a single day  
HumidityHumidity 74% *  
SunshineSunshine 295 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 71% *  
Data from: San Diego, the United States of America (47 KM, 29 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in August

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel 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 this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Barbeque
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

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