Mild
Average highs are around 26°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
August verdict
San Francisco, California, United States in August
Weather score71Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 26°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 10h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 1mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
26°C
Rain
1mm
Sun
10h
Sea
15°C
Weather score
71
Very good
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 1mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 10h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 15°C, so the water can feel cool.
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Compare San Francisco, California, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August26°C average high
August is one of San Francisco's warmest months, with daytime heat above the yearly average.
Warmest monthsJune to October
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August1mm average rain
August is one of San Francisco's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsApril to October
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August10 hours average sun
August is brighter than San Francisco's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsApril to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August15°C average sea
August is one of San Francisco's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJuly to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 14°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August71 weather score
August is one of San Francisco's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsMay to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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