San Francisco in August
August in San Francisco brings highs around 68°F (20°C), lows near 56°F and about 1 rainy days. The sun sets around 8:03 pm. It's one of the most comfortable months for sightseeing.
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What August is good for in San Francisco
Each activity rated for August's weather.
Great now Food toursGreat in August
Great now Walking toursGreat in August
Great now Zipline toursGreat in August
Great now Wine toursGreat in August
Great now Hot air balloon ridesGreat in August
Great now Helicopter toursGreat in August
Great now Bike toursGreat in August
Great now Segway toursGreat in August
Great now Private toursGreat in August
Great now Jeep toursGreat in August
Great now Boat toursGreat in August
Great now Sunset cruisesGreat in August
Cooking classesAny month
August next to July and September
| Month | July | August | September |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 66°F (19°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 70°F (21°C) |
| Low | 54°F (12°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 56°F (13°C) |
| Rainy days | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Sunset | 8:32 pm | 8:03 pm | 7:18 pm |
| Daylight | 14 h 32 min | 13 h 38 min | 12 h 27 min |
Averages for San Francisco, 1991–2020; sunrise and sunset on the 15th.
Tours in San Francisco
San Francisco Love TourFrom $99View 
San Francisco City Lights CruiseFrom $58View 
San Francisco Ghost Tours: Gold and Ghouls TourFrom $26View 
GoCar San Francisco TourFrom $99View 
San Francisco Bay CruiseFrom $39View 
San Francisco Golden Gate Bay CruiseFrom $35View
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Questions
Is August a good time to visit San Francisco?
It's one of the most comfortable months for sightseeing. The most comfortable months overall are May, June, July, August, September and October.
How hot is San Francisco in August?
Average highs are about 68°F (20°C) and lows about 56°F (13°C).
Does it rain much in San Francisco in August?
August averages 1 rainy days, against 12 in the wettest month.
