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

Curious about the August weather in San Mateo? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In San Mateo, August is characterized by high temperatures and almost no rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 24°C. But by evening, they drop to around 14°C.

San Mateo in August usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 0 mm for the month. It's the month with the least rainfall. Whether you're keen on hiking, outdoor festivals, or just enjoying a walk in the park, this month provides a reliably dry backdrop for all your plans. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 0 days of rain.

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 favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit San Mateo. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized San Mateo climate page with graphs.

 

San Mateo, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 14°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 24°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 14°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 0%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 0 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 0 days  
HumidityHumidity 75% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 22 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 288 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 68% *  
* Data from: San Francisco, the United States of America (10 KM, 6 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 San Mateo in August?

For visitors traveling to San Mateo, 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.

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

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